Every action I take is centered on contributing to the conservation of biodiversity. I am a scientist that seeks to apply her knowledge toward the management and conservation of natural resources. My passion for biodiversity stems from my upbringing in one of the world's biodiversity hotspot regions, the Caribbean. I grew up in Puerto Rico, where I developed visceral ties to nature.  As I move forward in my career I seek to leverage my background in ecology, genetics and social-science to delve into landscape restoration research and practice.