Dr. Erika Csányi
Budapest,Hungary
Summary
Wildlife biologist with experience in population genetics, molecular ecology, and conservation research. Skilled in genetic data analysis, field sampling, and scientific writing, with experience working on large genomic datasets and hybridisation processes in wild carnivore populations.
Parallel serving for over 21 years as President and active leader of the Csányi Foundation for Children, supporting disadvantaged and talented children through a comprehensive 14-year life-path development program.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work history
Founder and Member of the Board
Fauna and Flora Foundation
Budapest
2006.01 - Current
Conserving and enriching the natural wildlife of the wilderness through prudent, environmentally and socially responsible wildlife management.
President
Csányi Foundation
Budapest
2004.04 - 2026.05
- Csányi Foundation was created to help talented children from disadvantaged backgrounds develop their talents. It seems simple in practice, yet identifying someone in need without breaking them away from their family and environment over a long period of time is a complex task. For this reason, the Foundation has created the Guidance Programme, the aim of which is to provide continuous support from the 5th grade (from the age of 10 until graduation from higher education) of selected children, to tackle their socio-cultural disadvantages and to develop their talents to ensure their further education.
Administrative assistant
National Bank of Hungary
1989.02 - 1992.03
Administrative assistant
Hungarian Credit Bank
1987.02 - 1989.02
Administrative assistant
Secretariat of the Council of Ministers
1985.06 - 1987.02
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Agricultural Sciences, academic discipline: Forestry and Wildlife management
University of Sopron
Sopron 09/2020 - 05/2025
Master of Science - Wildlife management
Hungarian University of Agriculture, Life Sciences
GödöllőBachelor of Science - Wildlife management
University of West Hungary
SopronBachelor of Science - Financial Institution Department
College of Finance and Accounting
BudapestSkills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Prezi, SPSS Statistics
Languages
English: C2
Fluent
Hobbies and interests
Nature conservation, Sailing, Sports (tennis, paddle, hiking)
Accomplishments
Awarded the Officer’s Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit in 2024 in recognition of 20 years of service at the foundation.
Timeline
Founder and Member of the Board
Fauna and Flora Foundation
2006.01 - Current
President
Csányi Foundation
2004.04 - 2026.05
Administrative assistant
National Bank of Hungary
1989.02 - 1992.03
Administrative assistant
Hungarian Credit Bank
1987.02 - 1989.02
Administrative assistant
Secretariat of the Council of Ministers
1985.06 - 1987.02
Doctor of Philosophy - Agricultural Sciences, academic discipline: Forestry and Wildlife management
University of Sopron
09/2020 - 05/2025
Master of Science - Wildlife management
Hungarian University of Agriculture, Life Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife management
University of West Hungary
Bachelor of Science - Financial Institution Department
College of Finance and Accounting