Maria Santos

Maria Santos specializes in community engagement and environmental education, working to build bridges between conservation efforts and local communities. Her work ensures that environmental initiatives are inclusive and benefit all stakeholders. She has developed and implemented successful community-based conservation programs in over 20 Pacific Island communities. Maria has created innovative environmental education curricula that combine traditional knowledge with modern scientific understanding. Her expertise in community organizing has helped establish numerous successful conservation partnerships between local communities, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. She has trained hundreds of community leaders in environmental stewardship and sustainable resource management. Maria's work has been recognized for its effectiveness in building long-term community support for conservation initiatives.