I lead applied conservation biology research to increase knowledge about the endangered Greater Caribbean manatee, focusing on threat assessments, regional connectivity, and distribution while highlighting the importance of biological corridors across Caribbean countries, where populations are highly unknown.
I am committed to advancing manatee population and ecosystem research, generating data to support conservation across their range. I aim to foster a community of practice involving students, researchers, and stakeholders in the Wider Caribbean to collaborate on conservation and community engagement. I am particularly dedicated to guiding and inspiring young students in developing countries, where opportunities are often inaccessible, to pursue careers in conservation and research.
