The people behind the mission

A dedicated team, guided by a global council of conservation leaders and supported by expert advisors.

Local roots. Global reach. Conservation without borders.

Our team

The core team making it happen

Day to day, we coordinate the Amphibian Survival Alliance's programs, support our partners, and keep the network connected and moving forward.

Gina Della Togna, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Candace Hansen

Programs Director

Francis Boafo Asamoah

Communications and Digital Content Officer

Nathan Yang

IT Contractor

Global Council

Strategic leadership from around the world

Our Global Council brings together leaders from across the amphibian conservation community. They set strategic direction, ensure we stay accountable to our mission, and connect us to opportunities and expertise worldwide.

Vivek Menon, Chair

Wildlife Trust of India

Ingrid Arias

FUNDAECO

Björn Encke

Frogs & Friends

Richard Gibson

Auckland Zoo

Gemma Goodman

Synchronicity Earth

Brian Gratwicke

Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

Mirza Kusrini

Asian Species Action Partnership

Barney Long

Re:wild

Arturo Muñoz

Bolivian Amphibian Initiative

Ben Tapley

Zoological Society of London

Jeanne Tarrant

Anura Africa

Advisory Committee

Expert guidance where it matters most

Our advisors bring deep expertise in key areas, from disease mitigation to conservation planning to fundraising. They help us stay sharp, strategic, and grounded in the best available science.