I am an overseas professional from Colombia, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Universidad de La Salle (Bogotá-Colombia) and a Master’s degree in Global Wildlife Health and conservation from the University of Bristol (England), with experience in wildlife and small animal practice. Passionate about vulture conservation and their ecosystem services in disease prevention that affect humans and other animals.  ·       Clinical Management: Proficient in diagnosing and treating a diverse range of wild mammals, birds, reptiles, and domestic small animals. ·       Laboratory Techniques: Experienced in collecting, processing, and analysis of clinical laboratory samples. ·       Molecular Genetics: Skilled in DNA extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and electrophoresis, contributing to advanced genetic research. ·       Event Organization: Competent in organizing and managing bovine dairy breed judging exhibitions, ensuring high animal welfare standards and competition integrity. ·       Environmental Surveys: Experienced in conducting Phase I habitat surveys, with a keen understanding of ecological assessments and conservation efforts.

A performance driven and dynamic professional with a total of five years’ experience in conservation of forest and marine ecosystems, project management, livelihoods, biodiversity data publishing and sustainable community development projects. A proven leader with well-honed competencies in delivering the required tasks and forging productive synergies with colleagues from cross-cultural backgrounds. When I am not working, I like to be in touch with nature either by the beach or in the forest. I also enjoy cooking.

Data, databases and apps ( Claris FileMaker ) for nature conservation and sustainability research. Funding expertise as a bonus

Wildlife biologist with cross-cutting interests in wildlife conservation technologies, wildlife and ecological research, climate change.