Ryan W. Branham
Ryan Branham is a marketing and analytics professional with more than a decade of experience in customer strategy, digital transformation, and loyalty programmes. He currently works with the NFL’s Denver Broncos in Business Intelligence and Analytics, and has held leadership roles at Lumen Technologies, American Financing, and Cabela’s, focusing on CRM systems, retention, and digital platforms.
His connection to conservation is personal as well as professional. A fourth-generation descendant of a family from East Africa, he has worked with lodges and NGOs in the region and has long been engaged with efforts to protect its landscapes and wildlife. He also serves on the board of Modern Huntsman and has supported a range of community and conservation initiatives. Ryan has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Utah and a Masters degree from the University of Denver, Daniels College of Business.
Leena Gehlot
Leena Gehlot is a Kenyan entrepreneur and impact investor with over twenty years of leadership in real estate, luxury hospitality, and conservation across Africa and Europe. As Managing Partner of KG Group Ltd., she helped establish a 10,000-acre conservancy in the Maasai Mara, created a landmark partnership with Virgin Limited Edition to launch Mahali Mzuri, and developed Finch Hattons in Tsavo National Park into an award-winning camp.
Her career has been defined by ventures that link sustainable business with conservation outcomes. She has served as President of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Kenya Chapter, participates in global leadership networks including YPO, and advises a range of conservation and social enterprises.
Timothy A. Peloquin, LLS
Timothy A. Peloquin (“Tim”) is a Licensed Land Surveyor (LLS) with over 40 years of experience, delivering comprehensive surveying services across New Hampshire and beyond. He is widely recognized for his expertise in every facet of the profession - including historical research, land law, GPS and CAD/GIS integration, field operations, and client engagement. As the Owner and Founder of Promised Land Survey, LLC since 1998, Tim has successfully served a diverse range of clients for decades, providing services that span from boundary research to high-precision field surveys and client presentations. He has consistently embraced advancing technologies, utilizing state-of-the-art GPS equipment fully integrated with Carlson CAD and ESRI GIS platforms.
Beyond his technical expertise, Tim has been a respected leader and mentor in his profession. Since 1992, he has actively contributed to the New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association, serving as Education Director (1995–1997), President (2002), and continuing as Past-President. He also currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the New Hampshire State Board, where he helps guide the future of the surveying profession.
In addition to his career, Tim and his wife founded the Promised Land Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping those less fortunate around the globe. His commitment to service extends to his church, community initiatives, and mentorship, reflecting a lifelong passion for giving back. A U.S. military veteran, Tim also takes pride in his service to country. Personally, he has been happily married for 38 years, blessed with two children and three grandchildren, and enjoys spending time outdoors. His career and personal life are guided by the values of integrity, stewardship, and service to others. As he transitions towards retirement, Tim looks forward to new opportunities for service and leadership, including global conservation efforts with the exceptional organization, WildLandscapes International. His longtime love for outdoors has inspired his passion for land, nature, and conservation. And concluding, Tim is eager to do more in preserving land, nature, wildlife, etc. for future generations across our beautiful lands and protect its valuable landscapes.
Melanie Seely, Chair
Melanie has been working with WildLandscapes International since its inception serving as Secretary and Treasurer as well as supporting fundraising efforts. She graduated from Emory University with a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration. Prior to working with WildLandscapes, Melanie served on several boards working to raise money and awareness. She is passionate about preserving landscapes to protect all wildlife and has enjoyed several International trips to India, Africa and numerous places in the US where WildLandscapes has made an impact. Melanie resides in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Christopher Seely
Christopher is a retired pilot, having flown for Trans World Airlines, AirTran Airways, and American Airlines. After his first wife (and mother of his two sons) died of ovarian cancer, he became President of the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to promoting awareness of ovarian cancer and support of women and their families stricken with the disease.
He has sat on various for-profit and non-profit boards and still holds a seat on the HuberFoundation board. He is passionate about the environment, loves the outdoors, boating, skiing as well as spending time with his sons, their wives, his grandson, and of course, his wife, Melanie!
Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar
Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar is a conservation biologist from Assam, India, and the Founder and Secretary General of Aaranyak, a leading organisation in Northeast India, which he established in 1989. For more than three decades he has worked to protect Asia’s rhinos and their habitats, serving as Chair of the IUCN Asian Rhino Specialist Group and also earlier served as Senior Advisor for the International Rhino Foundation. He is also a member of Rhino Task Force of Government of Assam. He is an Ashoka Fellow.
In recognition of his leadership he received the IUCN’s Harry Messel Award for Conservation Leadership in 2024. His career has focused on building skills among budding students and researchers on wildlife monitoring, and for officials from law enforcement agencies in tackling poaching, habitat loss, and human–wildlife conflict through science, advocacy, and collaboration with governments, NGOs, and communities.