BRIDGET HEDDERMAN B.Sc., M.Ed.  - CEO & FOUNDER

As a biologist with a Masters degree in Education, an experienced sailor and a NAUI Divemaster, Bridget is a passionate educator and has led the way for field studies programmes in South East Asia for the last 20 years. When she moved to Southeast Asia in 1991 she saw a wonderfully diverse yet fragile landscape waiting to be explored. Ecofieldtrips was born in 1997 in response to the need to educate future generations; to take students out of the classroom and into the invaluable ecosystems of Malaysia and Singapore.

HELEN NEWMAN B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. - CO FOUNDER

Helen was integral to the set up and functioning of Ecofieldtrips with her close friend and our Managing Director Bridget Hedderman. Throughout her awe-inspiring career she set up her own environmental consultancy Newman Biomarine, consulted for Conservation International and co-founded the UK charity, Sea Sanctuaries Trust (SST). SST aims to protect the marine environment through stewardship from local stakeholders and in 2011 helped set up a Marine Conservation Area in Raja Ampat. Sadly, Helen passed away in April of 2014 but EFT will continue to work with and support SST and ensure Helen's legacy will live on.

JEN CHAPMAN B.Sc. (Hons) - DIRECTOR

Jen Chapman is a biology graduate and PADI Dive Master with a keen interest in conservation. She has previously worked on wildlife rehabilitation projects throughout Southeast Asia and today is involved in pioneering conservation projects in South America. 

BOB HORSFALL  MBA - MANAGING DIRECTOR

Bob joined Ecofieldtrips in 2016 after a career in corporate finance and business. He brings a wealth of knowledge for business management and growth as Ecofieldtrips moves into a new era. Bob has 20 years experience working in the outdoors with youths, most notably taking an active role with Surf Life Saving Australia. His extensive overseas travel working in the UK, USA, Asia and Australia puts him in a fantastic position to develop new venues as EFT continues to grow and develop. In his free-time Bob embraces the outdoors life and enjoys skiing and scuba diving with his family.

SUE HORSFALL - HUMAN RESOURCE

As a former swimming instructor and surf life saver, Sue has a strong background working with young people in a range of settings. She has extensive experience with special needs students having been involved with hydrotherapy and riding for the disabled. With an enthusiasm for nature, health and nutrition, Sue spends most of her time outdoors and has recently completed her yoga teacher training!

SEK CHUAN CHUA M.Sc. - SENIOR FIELD STAFF

Sek Chuan Chua has rejoined our field crew after several years hiatus where he served to bring awareness of Singapore's marine science lab on St. John's Island. As a Singapore native, Sek Chuan brings a wealth of knowledge about all organisms in the region. Sek Chuan is a very devoted biologist with a love for all plants and animals on the land and in the sea (although he has a special soft spot for binturong) and in his free time you may find him volunteering with SeaKeepers International, narrowly escaping stonefish, or enjoying a nice yogurt and coffee in a park after a long morning cycle.

NGA NYUGEN B.Eng. - FIELD STAFF

Nga is originally from Nha Trang, Vietnam- growing up right on the coast and surrounded by mountains provided Nga with lots of opportunity to trek, dive and explore local wildlife. As a fully qualified Sivananda Yoga teacher and dive master, she has spent 3 years instructing in both Vietnam and Nepal. In her free time Nga likes to explore, last year she accomplished trekking to the basecamp of Mt Annapura!

THERESA NEO B.Sc. (Hons) - FIELD STAFF

As a child, Theresa has always enjoyed visiting zoos and aquariums, and watching Animal Planet - but never had she imagined that she'll find her passion in ecology. For her dream to be a forensic scientist, she stepped out of her comfort zone from studying Physics to majoring in Biology. This was when she found her love for the environment and continued her education into environmental biology. After graduating university, she got her diving certificate and an opportunity to volunteer on Apo Island, in the Philippines with LAMAVE researching on sea turtles population. With her passion in marine ecosystem and animals, she is looking forward to influence the future generation about the nature.

LUISSANDY B.Sc. (Hons) - FIELD STAFF

Growing up exploring the Sulawesi jungles and beaches in his backyard, Luiss spent his entire life caring about the nature that surrounded him. This adoration for the environment led him to study the antibiotic properties of marine organisms and become involved in educational outreach at Tasikoki Wildlife Rescue and Education Center. Here, Luiss realized that his enthusiasm for nature should be shared with more people throughout Asia and decided to join our Ecofieldtrips family. Luiss provides constant energy to our field staff through his love for singing and dancing!

ADDY ANG B.Sc., B.A. - FIELD STAFF

With the Singapore Straits as her playground, Addy was brought up to be compassionate about the marine animals that surrounded her. She graduated from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, with a degree in marine science. During the course of her studies, she participated in various research projects in the Great Barrier Reef.

Her passion for marine conservation work led her to volunteer in Cambodia with Marine Conservation Cambodia. In Singapore, she is also currently working with a local NGO in marine conservation work. Working in the environmental educational sector, she strives to inspire the next generation of scientists and future decision makers to love and protect the environment. Addy is a certified PADI divemaster and has led several expeditions in the region. With a strong affinity for the ocean, she is also currently undergoing training for her free-diving certification.

MANDY THAM B.Sc. (Hons) - FIELD STAFF

Growing up in Malaysia, a tropical land boasting an impressive range of flora and fauna, Mandy has always been inspired to appreciate the beauty of it all.

Her passion in wildlife led her to a rewarding internship experience on sea turtle conservation at a pristine beach on Redang Island, Malaysia.

She strongly believes in the saying, 'We will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand'. And that is what brought her to our team, with the aspiration to plant the seeds of love for the nature amongst children and young adults.

JOSHUA PORTER B.Sc. (Hons) - FIELD STAFF

Josh is an enthusiastic naturalist, geographer and bagpipe impressionist. His love of the outdoors has taken him from his home in Chester, UK to work in Borneo and Costa Rica with a variety of community driven ecology projects. After working in the UK and abroad Josh is now keen to connect students with nature and inspire the next generation of conservationists in South East Asia.