Our Core Team
of Biomimics
Jane
Lourens
BiomimicrySA Director
Jane is a Biomimicry educator, consultant and regenerative development project manager, but first and foremost a lover of life in all of its expressions. Closest to her heart is facilitating ...
Milan
Master
Sustainability Engineer
Milan is a Civil Engineer with a passion for bridging the gap between nature and the built environment. After doing research on sustainable urban drainage systems and bio-swales, he found a passion...
Gamelihle
Sibanda
Biomimicry Professional
Gamelihle, a Certified Biomimicry Professional, fuses his training in civil engineering (BSc Eng Honours), business (MBA) and biomimicry (CBP) towards creation of a sustainable world...
Michelle
Maloney
Creative
Michelle's experience encompasses web design, database design and systems development, administration, and operations management. Having been...
Nehis
Osagie
Biologist
Nehis has been fascinated by nature & biomimicry his whole life and is always trying to understand the world better. His life goal is to get people fully back into the cycles of nature...
Anel
Schindler
Collaborator
A seasoned chef and culinary artist, Anel's journey has taken her from luxurious yachts to intimate events, showcasing her mastery of flavors. But her passion extends beyond...
Carla
Ladanyi
Collaborator
I'm Carla Ladanyi, Passionate about sustainable development, transformative learning experiences and biomimicry. With a background in Sustainable Development I'm thrilled...
Anaïs
Colmant
Collaborator
Having just finished my Bachelors in Economics and Sustainability, I begin my journey with BiomimicrySA. By nature I am a curious being, looking to learn and expand my knowledge...
Rob
Janisch
African Field Specialist
Specialist biomimicry Nature Guide, Rob has lived in the wilderness areas of Africa for over 15 years and has a special skill in sharing his deep experience of the natural world...
Claire
Janisch
BiomimicrySA Founder
The late Claire Janisch is the founding Director of BiomimicrySA. As a Certified Biomimicry Professional, Claire spent her time exploring nature’s genius in diverse ecosystems...
"Beyond this core team, we work with a larger network of biomimics locally and globally.”
