Roberto Javier Maldonado Escobar is the Communications Officer in charge of traditional media at the Charles Darwin Foundation. A journalist and strategic planner, he brings over 20 years of professional experience in Galápagos, combining institutional communication, public management, and planning in environments linked to sustainable development.

Carlos Robalino Mejía is a marine biologist from the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, specialized in the ecology and conservation of pelagic species.

Melania García began her career as a volunteer collaborating with the Marine Organisms Collection and the Deep-Sea Project in 2021. She is currently part of the staff of the Natural History Collections, as Marine Collection Assistant, where her work focuses on specimen curation and the documentation of biodiversity from the Galápagos Marine Reserve.

Hannah works at the intersection of nature, climate and conservation, with a focus on building strategic partnerships, mobilising philanthropy and strengthening networks that drive lasting impact. Her experience spans Africa, Asia and Europe across global philanthropy, impact finance and field‑based conservation, where she has worked to connect funders, practitioners and communities around shared environmental goals.

Luis Carlos is an administrative professional specializing in organizational management and operational support, contributing to the efficiency and coordination of scientific initiatives in the Galapagos Islands. As a permanent resident of the archipelago, he is committed to supporting projects that advance research and conservation efforts in one of the world’s most unique ecosystems.

Thomas holds a degree in Economics from the Technical Private University of Loja and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Ana Victoria is a local researcher with 12 years of experience working in marine conservation. She graduated with a degree in marine biology from the International University of Ecuador in 2015. In 2019, she won a scholarship to pursue an inter-university master’s degree in Belgium at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Ghent University, and the University of Antwerp.

Anne is a plant ecologist with more than 22 years of experience in Ecuador and Galapagos, including 10 years as a botanist with the Charles Darwin Foundation.

Dr Paula Meli is tropical restoration ecologist who has worked in many countries of Latin America, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. At the starts of her career, she advanced research on forest restoration at Natura Mexicana in the Lacandona rainforest.

An engineer by trade, she is a firm believer that strategic planning and the harmony between community and nature are the key to fostering positive change in the islands where she grew up.

Kevin Crespin is a marine biologist of the Santa Elena Peninsula State University (UPSE), Ecuador. His professional experience has focused on the application of molecular biology, genomics, and environmental monitoring tools for the research and conservation of marine ecosystems.

She studied Accounting at Miguel Ángel Cazares High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Universidad San Francisco de Quito. She is currently pursuing a degree in Accounting and Auditing at Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES) as part of her ongoing professional development.

María Daniela Loyola holds a degree in Environmental Management and is an Environmental Educator at the Charles Darwin Foundation, where she supports environmental education and community engagement initiatives that promote the conservation of the Galápagos Islands.