I am a Biologist and Master of Science in Forestry; expert in environmental policy and sustainable rural development, with 26 years of general experience and 9 years of specific experience in project management with national and international resources.

My areas of expertise are sustainable management and restoration of landscapes through comprehensive farm management plans that include agricultural and forestry production, forest conservation, development of bio-enterprises and markets. The conceptual framework is based on principles of climate change, conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, gender, cultural diversity, and intergenerational equity.

Among the tools applied are dialogue, participatory planning and learning communities, to improving the quality of life of rural communities in the context of sustainable landscape management.

Additionally, I have been a university professor and researcher, I have designed and developed professional training courses aimed at different target groups. I have prepared and supervised consultancies and projects. I have participated in a high number of conferences, seminars, and workshops as speaker and / or academic coordinator and as an Ecuadorian delegate in various international and regional events related to multilateral environmental agreements.