VISION
The Center for Amazonian Scientific Innovation (CINCIA) generates scientific knowledge and integrates this knowledge to craft environmental management initiatives to promote sustainable development and, where needed, restoration and reforestation. Powering science and society for environmental solutions.
MISSION
CINCIA focuses on developing solutions on how to reforest and restore degraded areas in one of the most biodiverse places on earth: the Peruvian Amazon. Our scientists work to build trust with government leaders, conservation specialists, miners and farmers to use the land more efficiently and with less environmental damage. The work we do will serve as a model for large-scale reforestation and restoration, improved biodiversity conservation, and more sustainable small-scale mining and farming techniques throughout the Amazon.
Team
Wake Forest University
Luis E. Fernandez
Executive DirectorDr. Luis E. Fernandez is the Executive Director of the Wake Forest University’s Center for.
Miles R. Silman
Associate Director of ScienceDr. Miles R. Silman is an associate director of CINCIA. He has worked in the.
Management
Cesar Ascorra
National DirectorCésar Ascorra is the national director of CINCIA. César s a specialist in Conservation in.
Monica Carrillo
Director of Finances and AdministrationMonica Carrillo is the Director of Finance and Administration. Monica has experience in financial management.
Pablo Puertas
Regional Director, LoretoDr. Pablo Puertas, is the Regional Director of CINCIA in Loreto. Pablo is the former.
Coordinators
Julio Araújo
Coordinator, Aquatic Ecosystems ProgramDr. Julio Araújo is the program coordinator of CINCIA's Aquatic Biodiversity program. Julio has extensive.
France Cabanillas
Coordinator, Restoration Program with MAPE ActorsFrance Cabanillas is the Deputy Coordinator of CINCIA's Ecosystem Restoration Program. France has extensive experience.
Roosevelt Garcia
Coordinator, Ecosystem Restoration ProgramDr. Roosevelt Garcia is the Coordinator of CINCIA's Ecosystem Restoration Program. Roosevelt García is an.
Marta Torres
Program Coordinator, Policy and Education Impact ProgramMarta Torres leads CINCIA's Outreach and Education team. Before coming to CINCIA, Marta worked.
Claudia Vega
Program Coordinator, Mercury ProgramDr. Claudia Vega is the Coordinator of CINCIA's Mercury Program. Claudia has extensive expertise in.
Specialists
Carmen Acho
Program Assistant, Policy and Education Impact ProgramCarmen Acho is a program assistant in CINCIA's Education and Policy Impact Program. She has experience.
Roxana Arauco
STEM Program ManagerDr. Roxana Arauco, is Responsible for Higher Education and Women STEM Programs. Roxana has more.
Jhon Farfan
Specialist, Ecological Restoration ProgramJhon Farfán is a reforestation specialist in CINCIA's Ecosystem Restoration Program. Before coming to CINCIA,.
Liz Huamani
Chemical AnalystLiz Huamani is a CINCIA Junior Chemical Analyst. Liz has experience in the collection, processing and.
Jose Huinga
Ecosystem Restoration Nursery TechnicianJose Manuel Huinga is a nursery technician in the CINCIA Ecosystem Restoration program. He has.
Dorila Muñoz
Administrative AssistantDorila Muñoz is an Administrative Assistant at the CINCIA headquarters in Loreto. Dorila has.
Martín Pillaca
Specialist, Remote Sensing/Artificial Intelligence ProgramJ. Martin Pillaca is the leader of CINCIA's GIS and Drone team and is a.
Jessica Pisconte
Program Assistant, Mercury ProgramJessica Pisconte is a research program assistant in CINCIA's Mercury Program. Jessica's professional experience is.
Edwin Quispe
Technician, Remote Sensing/Artificial Intelligence ProgramEdwin Quispe is a Program Technician of the Remote Sensing and Artificial Intelligence Program. Edwin.
Vivian Ruiz
Specialist, Evaluation and Monitoring ProgramVivian Ruiz is CINCIA's program monitoring and evaluation metrics specialist. Vivian Ruiz has extensive experience.
Katee Salcedo
Communications SpecialistKatee Salcedo is a Communications Specialist at CINCIA. Katee has experience in the development of.
Camila Timaná
Aquatic Ecosystems Program AssistantCamila Timaná is an assistant at CINCIA's Aquatic Ecosystems Program. Camila has experience in research.
Administration
Nilda Apaza
Accounting AssistantNilda Apaza is an accounting assistant at CINCIA. Nilda has experience as an administrative coordinator.
Naysha Cáceres
Administrative AssistantNaysha Cáceres is an administrative assistant. She has worked with organizations close to the indigenous.
Lilian Colque
Financial AssistantLilian Colque is a financial assistant. She has extensive experience in public and private institutions..
Massiel Cueto
Specialist, Administrative and FinancialMassiel Cueto is a specialist in Administration and Finance. She has experience in managing international.
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