Carmen Gonzalez

I am a community-centered conservation and sustainability leader with 15+ years of experience designing and scaling multi-country programs across Latin America and the Caribbean. I specialize in building partnerships that translate conservation science into measurable community participation, behavior change, and long-term stewardship. I have led the design and implementation of 12+ programs across 4 countries, supporting initiatives in 32 communities and benefiting more than 19,000 people. My work focuses on governance models, community co-management, institutional partnerships, and public engagement, bridging governments, NGOs, academia, and private sector stakeholders.