US OUR TEAM
The effort and spirit of La Celebration is materialized through a diverse,
collaborative, and professional team in strategic communication and
environmental management, representing the essence of Latin
America and the Caribbean.
Ana Julia Gómez
General coordination
Born in Argentina. From the humid pampas, she is educator and
strategic communicator passionate about conservation and inclusive development in a healthy environment. She has extensive experience in implementing initiatives for conservation and sustainability. She’s been responsible for education and public use areas in various
protected areas. She was Regional Vice-chair for Mesoamerica and South America of the IUCN Commission on Education and
Communication (CEC) (2015-2019) and is member of the COM
#MujeresEnConservación LAC team. Teacher. Consultant
Maria Murillo Elizalde
Co cordination
Originally from Argentina.
Teacher, editor and writer. Educator and specialist in public policies for children.
Experience in environmental education and training of trainers.
She currently works as co-coordinator of the artisan publishing house Ginebra Editorial, trainer at the higher level and member of the management team of this initiative.
Passionate about books and the revaluation of the cultural heritage of our America.
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Lizet Mejia
Gestión Redes sociales
Estudiante de Ingeniería Ambiental en el 9° ciclo de la UNASAM. Es miembro de Interpétalos de Rellac Jóvenes y una entusiasta de la conservación del Parque Nacional Huascarán. Forma parte del equipo coordinador de la Red Peruana de Juventudes y Biodiversidad (GYBN Perú) y de la Red de Mujeres en Conservación de Latinoamérica y el Caribe. Es responsable de actividades de campo en Qinti Perú, una organización que promueve la forestación en el Parque Nacional Huascarán. Fue embajadora de La Celebración en 2021-2022. Además, ha sido coordinadora de redes sociales y marketing en diversas organizaciones sociales y ambientales, y ha completado varios cursos en este ámbito.
Lizbet Granados Roldan
Co Coordinación embajadoras/es
Medica veterinaria zootecnista, gestora de proyectos, consultora ambiental y activista. Especialista en diplomacia ambiental , participación de Juventudes y alianzas estratégicas a nivel nacional e internacional.
Integrante de la celebración de las Áreas Protegidas 2021 a 2023.
Gabriela Gehlen Leite
Co Coordinación embajadoras/es y alianzas
Brazilian biologist, environmental manager, and agroecology technician. Works as an environmental consultant for organizations and projects in sustainability, climate, conservation, and environmental education. A dedicated activist for socio-environmental causes, passionate about the Caatinga biome in the Brazilian semi-arid region, where currently based.
Engaged in the MaB/UNESCO Program, serving as co-coordinator of the Youth Network of the Caatinga Biosphere Reserve and general coordinator of the Youth Network of Biosphere Reserves of Ibero-America and the Caribbean (IberoMaB Youth). Previously an ambassador for the Celebration between 2021 and 2022, believing in the initiative as a tool to highlight and foster local actions aimed at a more just and environmentally balanced society.
AArón Roman Hoyos
Originally from Peru - Environmental Engineer
Biodiversity conservation specialist
Responsible for information management, data verification and reporting.
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Jaddira Flores Roman
Environmental engineer
Responsible for Technological Support and Administrative
Born in Lima, Peru. She is developing Environmental Management projects and forging Environmental Education regarding Ecosystem Conservation. She seeks to positively impact the environment, confirming interest and commitment to what happens around her by
supporting projects. She is a Managing Member of Rellac Jóvenes and belongs to Young Professionals of WCPA-IUCN.
EXPANDED TEAM of the CELEBRATION of PROTECTED and CONSERVED AREAS 2023
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