Justin is a wildlife documentary filmmaker and conservation biologist from the United States. In 2010 Justin became the first person to successfully track, photograph and film drills in the wild and has been coming back to Bioko every year since. Previously working as a biologist for government agencies such as the USGS, Fish and Wildlife Service and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Justin has made a career out of finding rare and endangered species. After his first film "El Proyecto del Mono Dril" he started a wildlife documentary production company, Drill Films, which has brought drills to broadcast television in order to raise awareness for this incredible species.

Justin@thedrillproject.org

Laura is a biologist specializing in primatology. Her field adventure started in Equatorial Guinea in 2022 studying the bushmeat consumption in local markets. Since then, she has been working in the field and managing projects at the same time. Currently, she is a technician working for the ecotourism project by coordinating the activities and logistics.

laura@thedrillproject.org

Silvestre Esteban Malanza is a young Equatoguinean who, despite having grown up in an environment with little awareness of the importance of biodiversity and nature, has known deep down that nature has a unique value, essential for all forms of life on Earth. He enjoys art, sports, music and dance, but above all, he aspires to become a zoologist. For this reason, he took his first steps studying Environmental Sciences at the National University of Equatorial Guinea. Dedicated to social work since he was very young, he strives to contribute his grain of sand to achieve improvements in his community and in the relationship between people and nature. For him, being part of The Drill Project team is a way to contribute, learn and connect with his passion.

Jesús is The Drill Project’s Southern Reserve Field Manager, based in the village of Ureka on southern Bioko — the only community located within the reserve. Growing up in this unique environment, he has always felt a strong commitment to protecting the natural heritage of Bubi culture. Jesús manages TDP’s remote field camps, guides expeditions, and serves as a key liaison with surrounding communities. He’s also a big fan of Jackie Chan movies.

Carolina is a biologist specializing in primatology. She began studying drills in captivity in 2021, before moving to Nigeria in 2023 to learn more about the species in its native habitat. Passionate about art and graphic design, she is managing the project and the social media from headquarters while the team works in the field.