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Timothy Santel

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Senior Advisor Wildlife Trafficking at Focused Conservation
📍 United States

Timothy Santel is a globally recognized wildlife law enforcement expert with over 32 years of experience at the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Now a Senior Advisor at Focused Conservation, he leverages his history of leading landmark undercover investigations to combat international wildlife trafficking. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Growing up on a farm in the rural Midwest, Timothy developed a deep passion for the outdoors and ethical sportsmanship from his father. This childhood love for animals evolved into his lifes mission. He now dedicates his time to mentoring the next generation of conservationists and recently traveled to Nepals Chitwan National Park.

He led "Operation Crash, " one of the largest undercover investigations in U. S. history, which dismantled a global rhino horn trafficking network and led to dozens of convictions.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Senior Advisor Wildlife Trafficking
Job Level
Senior
Location
United States
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Wildlife Crime Investigation
Led some of the most significant undercover operations in U. S. history, targeting transnational criminal organizations trafficking in wildlife parts like rhino horn and elephant ivory.
Endangered Species Protection
Has a profound passion for protecting iconic species, especially rhinos and elephants, often speaking about his firsthand experiences investigating trafficking networks to raise global awareness.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Senior Advisor Wildlife Trafficking
Focused Conservation
7-2021
Wildlife Law Enforcement Consultant
Timothy Santel Consulting LLC.
6-2017
Conservation Board Member
Nashville Zoo
1-2021 - 3-2023
International Instructor (Wildlife)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
10-2011 - 12-2020
Special Agent in Charge (Retired)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
In the press

Media appearances

Ep 52: Timothy Santel – Focused Conservation – The Rhino Man Podcast. Featured in The Rhino Man Podcast (Apple Podcasts)
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Ep 52: Timothy Santel – Focused Conservation and Criminal Investigations. Featured in RhinoMan The Movie
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Education
5-1989
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
7-1992 - 10-1992
Criminal Investigations
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
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