Louise Leakey is a third-generation Kenyan paleoanthropologist who lives and works in Kenya. She leads research expeditions to the country’s remote north, where some of the most significant findings in our ancient history have been made. Louise is a storyteller and gives inspiring lectures and guided tours that take you back in time. She is a National Geographic Explorer at Large, for her continued research into human origins.

Jeniffer’s professional background was in management, procurement, banking and travel. She is also the daughter of famed fossil hunter, Kamoya Kimeu, and grew up on stories of his exploration and findings. Jeniffer is passionate about science and storytelling and heads up our educational outreach in Kenyan schools, to inspire the next generation of scientists and historians.

Gideon Njagi is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in financial management, financial analysis, budget control, forecasting, financial reporting and management accounting. He is highly organized, with an eye for detail, and helps keep Leakey Journeys and Expeditions running smoothly.

The Koobi Fora Research Project is led by a team of remarkable fossil hunters. They spend many hours under the hot sun patiently searching for and excavating prehistoric remains from this remote area. Without their expertise and sharp eyes, very little would be discovered. Since 1968, the team has made major finds, including the Turkana Boy (Homo erectus), a new species called Kenyanthropus platyops, a newly discovered 1.5 million year-old skull.