
Sophie Bechtel
Trainee Technical Officer - Development
Sophie has a BSc in Biology and an MSc in Applied Wildlife Conservation. After interning with an international NGO in Spain to research anthropogenic impacts on bottlenose dolphins and other marine mammals, she broadened her understanding of wildlife conservation through international travel. She joined NatureSpace as a Trainee Technical Officer in 2025, where she combines her experience in GIS with her passion for improving conservation outcomes for protected species.