{"id":43184,"date":"2025-07-21T09:34:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T08:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savetheelephants.org\/?page_id=43184"},"modified":"2025-07-28T07:16:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T06:16:10","slug":"lori-souder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/savetheelephants.org\/about-ste\/our-board-advisory-council\/lori-souder\/","title":{"rendered":"Lori Souder"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Lori Souder<\/b><\/h2>\n

Advisory Council Member<\/h3>\n
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In 2009, Lori Souder came face-to-face with a wild elephant in Kenya\u2014a life-changing moment that sparked her enduring commitment to wildlife conservation. That experience became the foundation of her mission: to inspire meaningful action and awareness around protecting Africa\u2019s most iconic species.<\/p>\n

As the founder of her bespoke safari consultancy, Lori designs and leads immersive, conservation-focused journeys across Eastern and Southern Africa. Each experience is carefully curated to connect travelers with wildlife, support local communities, and foster a deep respect for the natural world.<\/p>\n

Drawing on years of experience on the ground and strong personal relationships across the region, Lori brings a thoughtful, human-centered approach to building meaningful safari adventures. Her trips are designed not just to inspire awe, but to leave a lasting impact\u2014both for the traveler and the places they visit.<\/p>\n

Lori is a member of the Smithsonian Institution\u2019s Regional Council \u2013 Chicago Affiliate and a former Governing Member Ambassador at the Brookfield Zoo, underscoring her long-standing dedication to conservation, education, and global stewardship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n