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Geomaira Patron Alava
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Geomaira Patron Alava

Geo is a busy mom of two in Tabuga, Ecuador who is working on her degree in Biology and who also now manages the nearby Lalo Loor Reserve run by…

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Felix Caballero
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Felix Caballero

Felix Caballero is a self-taught naturalist and guide in and around Pueblo de Alamos in Sonora, Mexico. Felix's family's roots run as densely tangled as those of the trees along…

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Ms. Trang Nguyen
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Ms. Trang Nguyen

Trang will likely be long remembered by her Vo Thi Sau School students in Con Dao, Vietnam as the most adventurous and brave teacher they ever had. Trang won over…

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Quang Vinh Aun
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Quang Vinh Aun

Vinh is a busy father, teacher, and student currently working on his doctorate in Ecology. Vinh has been essential to TBG's field work in Vietnam. In addition to helping our…

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Placido Palacios
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Placido Palacios

Placido's masculine strength and contagious energy are perfectly balanced by his gentleness, compassion, and patience. Placido manages the La Perla Reserve near the hustle and bustle of La Concordia, Ecuador.…

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Carlos Robles
Carlos Robles
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Carlos Robles

Carlos has served as our guide and expert naturalist for the past five years in western Ecuador. He is a well-rounded naturalist experienced in plants and habitats, as well as…

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Uver Vaca
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Uver Vaca

Part of the large TBG-supporting Vaca family in Camarones, Ecuador, Uver works for TBG's partner and owner of the Jama Coaque Reserve, Third Millenium Alliance. Uver is an experienced naturalist…

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Mr. Van
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Mr. Van

Mr. Van is the highly revered, elder ex-fisherman and dugong hunter who now works for our local partner, Senses Diving Center, Vietnam helping countless Vietnamese learn to snorkel and dive…

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