Stronger Together

Andrew started his career in filmmaking over 30 years ago with an eye on environmental education. Since then, he has produced, directed, shot, written, or contributed to well over 150 hours of broadcast television educating audiences about the world around them. From small shows on making backyard habitats for native species in the U.S. to multi-million-dollar wildlife conservation series for leading Chinese streaming platforms, Andrew knows no boundaries in communicating vital conservation messages.

His latest series on the plight of sea turtles has garnered an astounding 40 million views in China. His 2016 work for PBS Nature earned him the national News and Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a film showcasing the fantastic abilities of hummingbirds. But it was his passion and dedication to the wild animals of Africa, and its local communities that propelled Andrew to found Maono Conservation Media.

Andrew’s firm commitment to local education and empowerment drives everything he does. His work has appeared on Discovery, PBS, Science Channel, HBO, TBS, YouKu, Amazon Prime Video, and many others. Andy has also mentored the next generation of filmmakers through his teaching position at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and as head film instructor at Maine Media Workshops Rockport College in Rockport, Maine. He recently completed a very successful five-year engagement as the Senior Producer of Special Projects at WildAid.

He is uniquely experienced and qualified to deliver on the mission of creating, producing, and distributing impactful educational conservation programs focused on wildlife.

Andrew is the interim board chairman and treasurer.

Brenda has been active in the international education field for many years. After graduating from the University of Mexico City with a degree in art and film, she went on to work with well-known Mexican artists and authors. She recently founded her Spanish translation and tutoring company specializing in environmental film work and helping clients of all backgrounds.

While education is a driving force in her career, she prides herself on being a successful associate producer for several wildlife conservation film projects ranging from elephants in Uganda to sea turtles in Malaysia. These various film experiences and her passion for learning and helping others led her to Maono Conservation Media.

Brenda’s dedication to conservation and education forged a powerful connection to the Vaquita. She has been engaged on several fronts to prevent the extinction of the world’s smallest porpoise who resides in the Sea of Cortez. While there are only an estimated 15 individuals left, Brenda is working tirelessly within the film and conservation communities to do whatever possible to help the last of the magnificent animals.

Brenda is the interim board secretary.

Linda is a long-time Bay Area editor with a vast body of work. Her experience includes everything from KQED shorts to feature docs and TV series. Originally from South Africa, Linda is well acquainted with the various issues involved with wildlife conservation challenges. She strives to bring a better understanding of these problems to the local people in Africa.

Linda has collaborated with Andrew on serval major film projects. Their first documentary project about the Vaquita was shown on three continents and raised awareness about the almost unknown species. Their other work includes “Between the Sea and Shore,” a three-part series produced for the Chinese streaming service YouKu. Linda also recently celebrated her latest project, “No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics,” at the Tribeca International Film Festival.

Linda’s pug remains the best edit suite dog in the universe.