Highly qualified Marine Biologist with over 15 years of experience in tropical marine and insular ecosystems and Marine Protected Areas. Experienced in academic research and non-profit organizations. Vast operation in strategic planning, managing projects, fundraising, and scientific promotion. Excellent leadership skills in dealing with multidisciplinary teams, researchers, grantees/contractors, traditional communities, government agencies, NGOs, and private sectors. Institutionally represent and organize workshops, conferences, and exhibitions; critically analyze and compile information into technical reports focusing on different stakeholders; elaborate scientific papers, promotional texts, and educational material; Committed, organized, proactive, able to make decisions under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines. With a substantial academic background, jointly with significant experience in project management, work as a solid bridge between scientific knowledge, fieldwork results, project teams, stakeholders, and sponsors, directly supporting institutional development and communication and delivering applied results for marine conservation. These professional qualities are vital for institutions considering the current emergency of global awareness on ocean conservancy, the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and the Agenda 30 by 30 for establishing protected areas and protecting biodiversity.*authorized to work in the U.S.