
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.
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 just a few members of our team that you may encounter if you choose to volunteer or work with us.

Dr Gemma Campling
Founder and Director
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.

Sarah Kickhofel
Media and Marketing Manager
Sarah Kickhofel is our Media and Marketing Manager, bringing strategic insight to our digital presence. With a BCom in Digital Marketing from Cape Town, South Africa, she leads our multichannel marketing initiatives with expertise. Sarah excels at crafting compelling narratives that inspire action and maintains vibrant communication across all platforms. Her natural ability to build authentic connections, translates into creating meaningful relationships with our community of partners and volunteers around the world.

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.

Bailey Romi
Volunteer Consultant
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.

Estelle Guimaraes
Head of Fundraising
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.

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.

Eugenie Bezuidenhout
Media and Marketing Associate
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.