Hailing from Sabah, Helen is an ethnobotany expert and is completely at home in the forest.  As a child, she followed her policeman father into the Borneo forests, often camping overnight. Always intrigued by the secrets of the forest, her thirst for adventure led her to qualify as a Combat Medic in the Royal Malay Regiment of the Malaysian Army. 

Lucas hails from Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Since he was very young, he has been drawn to the outdoors. As part of his profession, he visits all the states in Malaysia, offering him the opportunity to explore the forests, mountains and valleys of Malaysia and to observe how each state manages its natural resources.

A regulatory professional for an international conglomerate, nature lover Hana is a passionate advocate for the environment and other humanitarian causes. She regularly travels to hike in faraway places and is dedicated to spreading the message of conservation, particularly to corporates such as herself.

Having cut her teeth in the private sector, this Accounting/Finance major took the leap into conservation, lending her expertise to a number of marine-related outfits including Lang Tengah Turtle Watch, Tengah Island Conservation and Fuze Ecoteer. Committed to touching as many lives as possible and safeguarding the environment, Eileen also takes the best wefies so lasting CAT Walk memories are guaranteed.

Formative years as a boy scout have prepared Imran for a life in the wilderness and every eventuality. Having built a career in the medical industry, he’s excited to be able to rekindle his love for the great outdoors and nature, and is both gentle and generous in his approach to sharing the importance of species recovery and habitat conservation to the next generation.

A former MYCAT staffer, Wong Pui May has extensive experience in tiger conservation having worked across tiger landscapes in Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu. May initiated Projek Takop which focused on indigenous communities in Kenyir while at environmental NGO, Rimba (since disbanded). Nevertheless, justice and equity for marginalised people continues to be a passion for May.

It was Chuan Ong’s love for wildlife spotting and hiking that propelled Chuan Ong to join the CAT Walk Leader programme. Believing sustainable resource management is key to protecting Malaysia's rich biodiversity, when not
working in sales, MYCAT’s youngest leader looks forward to connecting with fellow nature lovers and sharing the important message of conservation.

As a media practitioner, Eric Ian Chan has helmed glossy magazines and written for various publications. It was a passion for fitness and the outdoors that led Eric to set up Gila Tribe, an outdoor adventure company that introduced urbanites to nature. A devourer of podcasts, Eric also enjoys creating fantastical dioramas, often repurposing discarded items to draw attention to Malaysia’s litter problem.

When not in the classroom, educator and math teacher Valleamah loves nothing more than exploring the wilderness, be it terrestrial or marine. An avid diver, hiker and birder, Valle’s curiosity extends to less-appreciated taxa too including amphibians and arachnids. It’s this thirst for knowledge and keen eye that makes any CAT Walk with Valle an illuminating one.

An outdoorsman and ardent wildlife and nature photographer, Ramon’s idea of a good time is a multi-day through-hike in a far-flung location. Having made the leap from IT professional to outdoor educator, you’re most likely to find him guiding groups of school kids on a hike or kayak adventure.

Researcher by profession, nature lover by passion, Fiona is an adventurous spirit who spends her free time kayaking, hiking or diving. A kayaking expedition guide, she's also certified in first aid and a rescue diver, which makes this easy-going, cat mum a reassuring presence in any outdoor setting.