Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall visited my elementary school when I was about 10 years old. Jane Goodall was a pioneer, visionary and soft spoken powerhouse who dedicated her life to conservation and spreading environmentalism.

She had a big impact on me and many of my classmates. The early 90s, when I was in elementary school, was a time of environmental awakening for many of us. Acid Rain, Polluted Rivers, Greenhouse Warming were all emerging topics that changed the way society looks at the natural world.

Years later I would start Nimonik and our initial product was a tool to help organizations understand, comply and stay abreast of Environmental Laws and Regulations. Today, Nimonik offers much more than environmental compliance tools, but my interest in environmental protection can be traced back to a lucky 10 year old boy who heard from a wise woman with a deep expertise in our nearest relatives – the Chimp – and their fragile and threatened ecosystem.

May she rest in peace after her decades of tireless work for the planet, for animals and for all mankind.

Published on October 2, 2025