Raised in the Juan Fernández Archipelago. Granddaughter of an artisanal fisherman from the islands of the Juan Fernández Archipelago and a bird-loving father, the themes of care and respect for nature were an important part of her upbringing, leading her to participate in volunteer work and workshops around conservation from an early age. She earned […]

Valeria has worked for over a decade at the intersection of science and governance for conservation. Among some of her experiences are: protected areas, ecosystem restoration, coastal communities and sustainable fisheries, science communication, outdoor environmental education, citizen science, waste management, particularly plastics, and resilience to climate change. She worked on developing socio-ecological strategies for working […]

Angie was born in Guayaquil, but has been living in the Galapagos for the past decade. She studied tourism at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Literal and has a master´s degree in the management of sustainable tourist destinations. Her career in conservation began in 2012 at the World Wide Fund for Nature as a financial […]

Anthoni is from Magallanes, Punta Arenas, Chile. He is a specialist in island restoration, an RPA (drone) operator, and a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) instructor. For many years, he has dedicated his work to the control and management of invasive species. He served for 10 years in the Chilean Army’s Paratrooper and Special Forces School (Escuela […]

Kara Frisina is dedicated to building connections with donors to protect nature and wildlife. Before starting at Island Conservation in 2024, she was the Development Manager at a land trust, mobilizing millions of dollars from private and public funders to save and restore land in Western New York. Kara earned her master’s in Communication and […]

Priscilla enjoys being outdoors and it was what drove her to study a Bachelor of Science double majoring in Environmental Science and Geography, at the University of Auckland. After graduating, she did safeguards work in large infrastructure projects in Vanuatu. Her responsibilities in this role involved assessing the potential environmental and social impacts of proposed […]

A dual citizen of New Zealand and France, Cameron has extensive experience in international relations, cooperation and sustainable development having led delegations, developed and implemented programmes and partnerships and participated in numerous international conferences, negotiations, meetings and workshops, particularly in the fields of oceans, climate, biodiversity and resilient development in island environments. Cameron holds bachelor’s […]

Madison is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections that drive positive change. With a diverse background in Administration and Digital Media & Communication, Madison enjoys coordinating logistics, supporting others to succeed, and navigating challenges with creativity. As an integral member of the Philanthropy team, Madison serves as an essential link between IC’s staff and board, supporting […]

Austin Hall is an Island Conservation Island Restoration Specialist based out the US.

Ken joined Island Conservation as the Philanthropy and Salesforce Administrator in June 2022. He previously worked with environmental nonprofits and local governments in Seattle advocating for increased protection of Washington’s waterways, natural areas, and iconic landscapes. His passion for conservation has led him across the country, where he served with AmeriCorps in Colorado and Cape […]