Driving Forces

Riswan Zein GIS & Spatial Planning Manager
With several years of experience with environmental NGOs, Riswan is currently our GIS & Spatial Planning Manager working for the protection of orangutan habitats through process of spatial planning revision.

Dr vet Yenny Saraswati Veterinarian
Yenny, a graduate of the Bogor Agricultural Institute, joined the team in 2008 as Senior veterinarian at the SOCPs Orangutan Quarantine Center.


Gabriella Fredriksson Conservation Batang Toru
Experienced in scientific work and nature conservation, Gabriella Fredriksson manages the construction of a research station and the development of a conservation management system in Batang Toru.

Graham Usher Protected Areas Planner
Over 20 years of working experience with various organizatons and agencies, including Aceh and Nias Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Body (Badan Rehabilitasi dan Rekonstruksi Aceh Nias BRR), Graham Usher is now our consultant for protected areas planning.

Nuzuar Field Coordinator
In 2003, Nuzuar joined SOCP as manager of the Ketambe research station and kept the station working despite the civil war in Aceh Province. Since 2008 he has helped coordinate surveys and research and supervised several local university students to carry out research on wild orangutans.

Tatang Yudha Komoro Lobby Specialist
Having eight years working experience with various environmental NGOs, Tatang currently holds the position as Lobby Specialist for the protection of orangutan habitats in the province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam.