Glenis M. Padilla Plaza

Dedication and Service

Glenis is a biologist with over fifteen years of experience in conservation projects in the Caribbean, South Pacific, and Central America. She has extensive knowledge in managing marine resource conservation projects, developing marine protected area (MPA) management plans, conducting MPA socioeconomic surveys with fisher folks, and implementing innovative outreach and education initiatives. Glenis is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Republic of Vanuatu, South Pacific 2004-2007) and has a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, a Master's Degree in International Relations, and a Master's Degree in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development.