Diana, a permanent resident of the Galapagos, grew up in this Enchanted Islands surrounded by nature, which motivated her to contribute to the conservation of this beautiful natural laboratory. He studied his bachelor's degree in Biology at the Central University of Ecuador. Since she began her university career, she has been linked to science and conservation, being part of the Charles Darwin Research Station.
In May 2011 she became part of the CDF family, as a local volunteer for the marine collection, in 2012 she was a field and office assistant for the project “Monitoring green turtle nesting in Galapagos” and the project “Evaluation of the impact of vessels and movement and distribution of the green turtle within the Galapagos Marine Reserve”, in 2014 she was part of the STAFF and served as technical assistant of the Natural History Collections in the Herbarium (CDS).
He is currently pursuing a master's degree in Environmental Management and Audit in Marine Science and Technology.
Since 2019, she has served as Coordinator of the laboratories of the Charles Darwin Research Station, and is happy to be part of this prestigious institution.

Since her arrival in the Galapagos Islands in the 1990s, Nathalia has been captivated by their exceptional beauty and biodiversity. After completing her studies in Biological Sciences at the Central University of Ecuador, she collaborated with the Charles Darwin Foundation (FCD) as a research assistant from 2007 to 2013. Her experience in Services Quality in Tata Consultancy Services. Passionate about the sea, Nathalia took up diving, joining the Submarine Ecological Monitoring team, thereby strengthening her knowledge and skills in biodiversity. She is well acquainted with the submarine environments of the islands, reinforcing her commitment to this geographic point.  Her knowledge in taxonomy and ecology led her to the team of Natural History Collections as a Taxonomy Assistant since April 2021. She is currently involved in the Deep Water Systems project, focused on integrating information and documenting the marine biodiversity of the last 25 years of institutional research.

Daniela is a multimedia communications professional with 10 years of experience in both the nonprofit and private sectors, specializing in leading communication strategies, social marketing, and fundraising initiatives. Throughout her career, she has been involved in projects related to human rights, environment, sustainability, gender, inclusion, and international cooperation, always with a people-centered approach focused on generating positive impact.

Simon joined the CDF in early 2024 as Junior Spatial Ecologist for the Habla Tiburón project. His journey to this dream job in Galápagos began years ago, starting during his time as a scuba divemaster in Indonesia. During his undergraduate studies in Western Australia, Simon volunteered analysing videos of Galápagos reef fish communities. This experience led to his Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Curtin University, focusing on the functional diversity of reef fish assemblages in Galápagos. His research resulted in two published studies contributing to the knowledge of reef fish ecology in the archipelago. He also collaborated on larger studies of reef fish biogeography and the impacts of the 2015-2016 ‘Godzilla’ El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
Simon’s ecological expertise is complemented by his work at the Fisheries Department in Western Australia, where he monitored blue swimmer crab populations and contributed to stock sustainability reports. Simon also participated in a Fisheries Research Development Council project assessing mud crab population in Australia’s Kimberley region and the feasibility of developing Indigenous mud crab fisheries. Simon’s professional pursuits are driven by his passion for the marine world, which remains his “happy place” during his free time.

Nathaly Padilla is deeply passionate about nature and environmental conservation. She holds a law degree from the San Francisco University of Quito and is currently pursuing a Master's in Rights of Nature and Intercultural Justice. Throughout her career, she has worked in both public and private sectors, as well as in for-profit and non-profit organizations. In July 2024, she joined the Charles Darwin Foundation as a Legal Advisor.
Born and raised in the Galapagos, Nathaly grew up in close connection with the region's unique wildlife and protected ecosystems. She believes that law is a powerful tool for fostering a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature.

Dolma is a web developer with a unique blend of technical and artistic expertise, her background spanning mathematics, computer science, and fine arts. She joined the Charles Darwin Foundation in 2008 and has since contributed as a volunteer, consultant, and staff member. Her primary focus has been developing web applications for the scientific information portal  "dataZone".
Dolma is passionate about leveraging new technologies to improve dataZone and make it a powerful open science resource. She stays updated on the latest advancements and is a lifelong learner. As an artist, she actively explores AI-assisted art and finds inspiration in the parallels between the Web3 and Open Science movements. Dolma is thrilled to be part of the ongoing cultural-technological revolution and aims to integrate her diverse interests and expertise into her daily work.