With an impressive track record in conservation and sustainable development, Patricia has dedicated her career to driving meaningful action to protect our planet.

As manager of the Bezos Earth Fund program for the Eastern Tropical Pacific, Patricia leads strategies and collaborations to promote high-impact conservation opportunities. Her focus on consensus building and collaborative work has generated solid results in conservation projects across the region. With more than 15 years of experience managing conservation and sustainable development projects, Patricia has worked with a wide range of organizations, governments and communities to design and implement climate smart policies and innovative environmental programs.

From her leadership in island restoration with Island Conservation in Latin America to her work in the World Bank Group and her service as Advisor to the Governor of the Galapagos Islands, Patricia has demonstrated her commitment to protecting the environment in a variety of capacities.