Monique Sosnowski PhD
Wildlife and Environmental Crime Security Specialist | Assistant Professor | Consultant
Who I Am, Where I Came From, and Where I'm Headed
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 and consulted for from the US Department of State, the Pan-African Sanctuary Alliance, Wildlife Conservation Society, Fauna and Flora International, World Animal Protection, 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.
Awards
Monique has won several awards across the conservation sector for
her work in wildlife crime prevention and security on a global scale.
Early Career Conservation Award Nominee
Society of Conservation Biology
The Early Career Conservationist Award honors achievements in conservation by professionals early in their careers. Granted by the Society for Conservation Biology, this award was presented at the 2025 International Congress on Conservation Biology (ICCB) in Brisbane, Australia.
Explorers Club ECAD Speaker 2025
The 121st Explorers Club Annual Dinner — Saturday, April 26 in NYC — was a full weekend of events at Club HQ. I was invited to present at the Next Generation of Explorers (NGEN) symposium hosted by the Asia Society in New York City on my wildlife crime research and training endeavors. Video of my presentation is available here.
Kiessling Prize Nominee
The Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation is a prestigious global award recognizing the exceptional achievements of conservation scientists. Named in honor of Wolfgang F. Kiessling, a visionary conservationist with over 50 years of dedicated work to save species from extinction, the prize celebrates those who embody his leadership, vision, and commitment to protecting species, habitats, and the vital role of zoos and aquariums.
Explorers Club 50
Each year, The Explorers Club recognizes 50 extraordinary people who are doing remarkable work to promote science and exploration, but remain under the radar and out of the limelight.
These 50 individuals are exploring, inspiring, and creating the future—the future of the planet, life upon it, and the boundless possibilities that await us all.
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