Rinat D. Medalsy

Rinat D. Medalsy, founder of SES – Saving Endangered Species, is a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation and environmental education.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience across global conservation efforts, Rinat has worked on projects including dolphin and whale monitoring in the Canary Islands, marine protected areas in Madagascar, turtle population studies in Australia, bird counts, and coastal cleanups in California and the Red Sea. Her work bridges scientific research with community action, aiming to inspire a deeper connection between children and the natural world.

As a certified scuba dive master with advanced degrees (MBA and M.Sc.), Rinat brings both field expertise and academic insight to her mission of raising aware

Rinat D. Medalsy, founder of SES – Saving Endangered Species, is a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation and environmental education.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience across global conservation efforts, Rinat has worked on projects including dolphin and whale monitoring in the Canary Islands, marine protected areas in Madagascar, turtle population studies in Australia, bird counts, and coastal cleanups in California and the Red Sea. Her work bridges scientific research with community action, aiming to inspire a deeper connection between children and the natural world.

As a certified scuba dive master with advanced degrees (MBA and M.Sc.), Rinat brings both field expertise and academic insight to her mission of raising awareness about endangered species. Her nonfiction books for children are designed to educate, engage, and empower young readers—while providing resources for the adults who guide them.

Now living in California with her husband and three children, Rinat continues to blend advocacy, education, and outreach. You can learn more at www.savingendangeredspecies.org or follow along on Instagram at saving.endangered.species.