Yuliana Bajaña
Administrative Assistant for the Deep Ocean Program
Yuliana is a passionate nature enthusiast who enjoys the beauty of landscapes, walking along the beach, and feeling the ocean breeze. Her deep love and respect for the Galápagos Islands are reflected in the names of her two daughters, Isabela and Floreana, symbolizing her commitment to conserving this unique archipelago.
She holds a degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil and a Diploma in Project Management from the University of the Americas.
With over 10 years of experience working in non-governmental organizations, Yuliana specializes in Project Administration. In January 2025, she joined the Charles Darwin Foundation as the Administrative Assistant for the Deep Ocean Program.
Her greatest aspiration is to contribute to the conservation of the Galápagos Islands and to ensure that future generations continue to protect this invaluable natural legacy.
Yuliana's programs
Ocean
Deep-ocean Exploration & ConservationThe Eastern Tropical Pacific conceals extraordinary, vast deep-ocean ecosystems, plunging from oceanic islands to depths of 3,800 meter, most of which remain largely unexplored, presenting real challenges for effective protection and management. Despite their significance, these ecosystems are poorly understood and subject to persistent threats, including overfishing, climate change, pollution, and the prospect for deep-sea mining.