
OUR TEAM
The Worldwide Vets team is made up of many people from a huge range of backgrounds, societies and nationalities, all sharing one common ground: a love for animals.
We have a Core Management Team who move between our project locations, working remotely most of the year and coordinating our global work and volunteers. We also have our Ground Team, who are most often local nationals of the country where we work. We are dedicated to bringing sustainable change and never turning an animal in need away, so by having a permanent Ground Team we can truly integrate with the local community, to bring about long-term change for the good of animals.
From our bookings team, to on-site project managers, to the kennel staff, every single member plays a vital role in the work that we do. Here are the members of our Core Management Team that you may encounter if you choose to volunteer or work with us.

Dr Gemma Campling
CEO & Founder
Dr. Campling founded Worldwide Vets in 2009, fuelled by her passion for wildlife conservation and veterinary care. She studied at the University of Nottingham in the UK and now spends most of the year working across Africa, where she thrives in the heart of the action. An avid horse rider and fearless adventurer, she is dedicated to protecting wildlife, supporting local communities, and making a lasting impact on the animals she serves. Beyond Africa, she has spent countless hours on the ground at the forefront of the war in Ukraine, providing lifesaving treatment to animals caught in the conflict.

Bailey Romi
Volunteer Coordinator
Bailey Romi is one of our dedicated volunteer consultants, guiding people as they select, book, and plan their volunteer experiences. Based in Missouri, USA, she brings extensive veterinary expertise through her Associates in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology and became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2019. Building on this foundation, she completed her Bachelor's in Veterinary Technology in 2021. Her diverse hands-on experience spans veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and wildlife rehabilitation centers, making her uniquely qualified to help match volunteers with impactful opportunities that align with their interests and skills.

Dani Herbst
Volunteer Coordinator
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Dani serves as both our Vet Visions pre-vet travelling project leader and volunteer consultant. She holds a degree in Visual Communication and spent two years at a private game reserve, where she developed her passion for animals, people, and outreach work. Her experience in wildlife conservation, combined with her communication background, makes her uniquely qualified to guide aspiring veterinary professionals through their volunteer journey. When not on the road, Dani plays a vital role in project coordination, marketing, and administrative support within the team.

Genie Bezuidenhout
Media and Marketing
Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, Genie joins us as a qualified photographer and videographer with a profound passion for wildlife conservation. Her philosophy that "a single photo captures the past, present and future in just one click" aligns perfectly with our mission to showcase Worldwide Vets' impact to a broader audience through compelling visual storytelling.

Dr Jon Geller
Director of Development
Dr Geller is a board-certified veterinarian who has dedicated his career to humanitarian veterinary work and disaster relief. As the founder of the Street Dog Coalition, he established a nationwide programme providing free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness, now operating in over 60 US cities. In 2023, he provided critical care to pets of Ukrainian refugees at the Ukraine-Romania border before collaborating with Worldwide Vets to establish a mobile veterinary hospital within Ukraine. His extensive experience in veterinary relief work and non-profit leadership makes him an invaluable addition to the WWV team.

Estelle Guimaraes
Financial Operations
Estelle manages our financial department with expertise in donor relations, course administration and financial operations. As our Finance Manager, she oversees all aspects of volunteer payments and course fees while skilfully leading our fundraising initiatives. Her strategic approach to donor engagement and financial management plays a vital role in sustaining our global impact, ensuring we can continue our mission through public support and donor partnerships.

Kristin Hammond
Financial Operations
Kristin Hammond is a registered British Veterinary Nurse who, looking to diversify her career, later studied accountancy and joined Worldwide Vets as a fundraising intern in 2025. Today, she supports financial reporting, compliance, and strategic planning, ensuring our resources are used wisely and transparently, while also contributing to fundraising through grant writing and donor relations. Beyond her financial expertise, Kristin brings creativity and heart to our work as the producer of Worldwide Tails, our podcast sharing inspiring stories from the frontlines of conservation. With curiosity, energy, and dedication, she builds meaningful connections that create lasting impact for animals and communities alike.

Olha Boiko
Operation Ukraine Veterinarian
Born and raised in Ukraine, Dr Boiko joined our team in 2023, the week we arrived on the frontline with our mobile vet clinic. She came to volunteer, and has stayed with us since that time, running Operation Ukraine's mobile clinic. A speed deamon when it comes to sterilising animals with the smallest incisions you will ever see, she Olha loves cats, Ukrainian culture, and trying to make people believe she doesnt smile, but we know different!

Lisa Konokolova
Operation Ukraine Nurse
Lisa was born in Ukraine and trained as an animal care technician in the UK. She returned to volunteer with us five times in Ukraine before finally being talked into joining our team full-time in 2025. She assists nursing animals who come in for treatment, as well as liaising with the community and planning missions across the country.

Reem
Veterinarian
Reem is an Egyptian veterinarian who is able to assist animals around Cairo and the surrounding villiages. Having been living in the community for many years she has a lot of experience with the cultural aspects of bringing important care to animals.

Leanne Foley
Veterinary Administrative Intern
Leanne serves as our Veterinary Administrative Intern, joining us from Missouri, USA. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and is completing her qualification as a Registered Veterinary Technician. With hands-on experience in wildlife rehabilitation centres, zoological facilities and shelter medicine, Leanne brings valuable practical knowledge to her administrative role. Her combined expertise in wildlife conservation and veterinary care enables her to provide specialised support across our programmes.
