Education
University of California, Santa Cruz (US), Master in Coastal Science & Policy
2019 – present
Cayetano Heredia University (Peru), Bachelor of Science in Biology
May 2017
Thesis: “Survival on the first year of life of the South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) in Punta San Juan, Ica, Perú”
Research Experience
Fuller’s Laboratory – Department of Natural Resources – Cornell University
Intern January 2018 – March 2018
I developed a protocol for individual identification of Andean Bears using a human observers approach based on camera trap images.
Supervisor: PhD. Angela K. Fuller
Punta San Juan Program (PPSJ) – Cayetano Heredia University
Intern July 2014 – December 2016
I conducted evaluations of the fur seals reproductive season using historical datasets of tagged animals. I collected data from the field and coordinated volunteers for data management. I also conducted necropsies of stranded marine mammals and seabirds.
Supervisor: MSc. Susana Cárdeas Alayza
Biodiversity Studies Laboratory – Cayetano Heredia University
Intern July 2013 – December 2014
I conducted analysis of samples for trophic ecology research of big mammals (Andean bear and Andean tapir). I also managed camera trap’s datasets and identified individual Andean bears.
Supervisor: Dr. Jose Perez & Jessica Amanzo
Marine Ecosystems Monitoring Area – Galapagos National Park
Fieldwork Volunteer January 2014 – March 2014
I collected data from the field of the nesting behavior of the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas).
Supervisor: MSc. Eduardo Espinoza
Work Experience
World Wildlife Fund (WWF – Peru)
Professional Intern September 2018 – August 2019
I coordinated and attended meetings with key stakeholders for the development and implementation of bycatch mitigation tools in artisanal and industrial fisheries. I lead the development of the content guide for a workshop about the marine ecosystem basics and sustainable practices oriented to teachers of elementary and high school.
Punta San Juan Program (PPSJ) – Cayetano Heredia University
Field Assistant March – December 2017
I tested a new methodology for estimating population parameters with mark-recapture models. I lead the training and mentoring of Peruvian and international volunteers on field techniques and research. I lead the improvement of data collection and systematization. I conducted constant monitoring of marine mammals and seabirds populations. I took part in multiple tagging sessions of pinnipeds.