Monique Sosnowski

Bio

Monique is a wildlife crime and security specialist who integrates her hands-on experience in wildlife crime prevention and analysis with African field conservation. Her work in this field is reflected in her 30 academic articles, reports, and book chapters, alongside a co-authored book on African security and politics in Benin. With nearly a decade of research experience on wildlife crime prevention in Africa, Monique focuses on integrating academic insights into practical field operations to ensure they are evidence-based and optimally effective. She has received grants from the US Department of State, PEW Charitable Trusts, and has been recognized by the UNODC’s Education for Justice Initiative. Monique holds an MSc in Global Wildlife Health and Conservation and a PhD in criminal justice. Her dissertation focuses on the assessment of field tactics and environments for the improvement of wildlife crime prevention. She now works as an assistant professor at SUNY Farmingdale. Monique is known for her leadership and adaptability, as well as her evidence-driven support of field projects. She enjoys using GIS and statistical analytics alongside qualitative research methods to practically impact law enforcement and conservation.