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People and board

People behind VSF

Meet the board members helping VSF make vetiver easier to understand, test, and use in real field conditions.

Why people matter

Vetiver work depends on trust, clear learning, and practical follow-through.

Vetiver can help slow runoff, hold soil in place, and protect vulnerable land. VSF exists to help more people learn how to use it well. The board supports that work through field experience, digital tools, public communication, and partner relationships.

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Black-and-white portrait of Nabil Chaib Draa wearing a hat.

Founder, President and Secretary

Nabil Chaib Draa

Nabil founded VSF to help more people understand how vetiver can protect soil, slow water, and support practical restoration work.

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Portrait of Timur Ridjanovic outdoors.

Board member

Timur Ridjanovic

Timur helps VSF make its public tools reliable, understandable, and useful for people learning about vetiver or supporting field work.

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Portrait of Benjamin Laurence in sunglasses against a dark background.

Board member

Benjamin Laurence

Benjamin brings a public communication and cultural lens to VSF, helping the organization reach people beyond technical circles.

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What the board supports

From plant knowledge to field action.

The board helps VSF stay focused on education, project support, partnerships, and public communication so communities and partners can move from curiosity about vetiver to practical tests on real sites.