ABOUT ME
I am a Tropical Avian Ecologist and conservationist. Born and raised in Peru, I live in Seattle, WA. I graduated from the Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina in Lima, Peru and later from NCSU and UW with a MSc in Zology and PhD in Ecology and Conservation respectively. I am teaching faculty at the Environmental Sciences program of UW-Bothell where I teach a diversity of courses that range from ecology, conservation, natural history, crows and society, sustainability and others on human interactions with nature. I also teach field courses(my favorite!) in natural history and conservation in Washington and Peru. I apply my scientific background in the conservation of habitats in Peru and Washington, training future generations of field scientists and in moving towards sustainable lifestyles.
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Natural History, Ecology and Conservation of Neotropical Raptors
Since I was an undergraduate, I have studied Raptor Ecology in Dry forest and Amazonian rainforest of Southeastern Peru. See more here
2002-2009
University of Washington
PhD Degree in Biology (Ecology and Conservation)
Avian Population Ecology In Amazonian Peru
This research is part of a collaborative effort with other researchers and Peruvian partners. We are collecting long-term data in modified habitats of Madre de Dios in Peru, and at the same time training young generations of scientists and environmentally aware citizens. See more here
1996-1999
North Carolina State University
MSc Zoology and Animal Behavior
1986-1991
Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Peru
BSc. Biology
Long-term Monitoring of Avian Populations in restored and urban environments in western Washington
This project is integrated into my teaching activities at UW Bothell. I am working in assessing the diversity and composition of avian populations in restored wetlands and forest surrounding North Creek. See more here