BCI Team
WE ARE A GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING THE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION GOALS OF BAJA COASTAL INSTITUTE.
We are very grateful to be able to collaborate in different stages of the projects, with researchers, educators, communicators, and expert guides in nature; as well as for all the wonderful volunteers who work every year with us in the Southeast Region.
PAULINA GODOY AGUILAR
ProgramS Director
Paulina studied Marine Biology and Ecotourism in Guatemala, Chile, and Mexico. She came to Cabo Pulmo as a student and dive guide in 2005. For six years, she was the Director of the community-based organization, Amigos por la Conservación de Cabo Pulmo, where she had the opportunity to interact with the community in different programs, such as the monitoring of turtles, reefs and sea water quality, community development projects, environmental education and recycling. Prior to working for BCI, she participated in different studies on whales in the North Pacific, leading a 3-year research project off the coast of Guatemala. She has collaborated in the production of various audiovisual educational projects related to the conservation of the natural legacy of the Baja California peninsula and sustainable ways of life such as www.marvivo3d.com. Since 2017 she has collaborated with BCI.
ZHOE FRÍAS
BCI COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
With a degree in Communication Sciences from Tecnológico de Monterrey, Zhoe, has more than 20 years of experience in the development of communication and graphic design, web, editorial and advertising projects. Today, she collaborates in BCI as a graphic and content advisor in the different Communication and Education programs, from the design and development of her website and the Education to Action online platform, as well as other printed and digital materials and media.
CARLOS SALVADOR CÁRDENAS
Carlos has a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with an option in Graphic Design and a Master’s Degree in Transdisciplinary Studies for Sustainability (both from the Universidad Veracruzana). He has been a teacher, editor, academic coordinator, and cultural promoter. His work has won awards in the publishing field (New York) and poster (Mexico). He has participated in group poster exhibitions in Mexico, Cuba, Poland, Argentina, and Spain. He collaborates with BCI in the planning, design, and illustration of various research publications such as the WATER report in the Eastern Cape and environmental education booklets.
JUDITH CASTRO LUCERO
Judy is originally from Cabo Pulmo, but as a young woman she left to study and work in different parts of Mexico. When she returned in 2008, she went to stay permanently and dedicate herself to the conservation and defense of the place, becoming a leader and spokesperson for the vision of Cabo Pulmo in various parts of the world. With her effort and dedication, she has been one of the most important agents of change to make this place what it is today. She is currently a representative of the social sector in the Technical Committee of the Fund for Natural Protected Areas at the National level and collaborates in BCI supervising and supporting the operations of the Environmental Education Campus in Cabo Pulmo.
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