Nathalia is a passionate advocate for nature and sustainability, with over a decade of experience in conservation, tourism, and education. She began her career in 2012 as a volunteer at Guyra Paraguay, focusing on bird-based tourism. In 2016, she returned as the Coordinator of Paraguay’s first birdwatching tourism project, a groundbreaking initiative supported by National Audubon Society. She played a pivotal role in training birding guides at the national level and collaborated closely with partners in Guatemala, Belize, and the Bahamas.

In 2017, she earned her master’s degree in Tourism, Environment, and Development from King’s College London. From 2018 to 2022, she worked on Guyra Paraguay’s Organic Shade-Grown Yerba Mate initiative, leading project management efforts with rural producers and environmental education programs. She was instrumental in establishing a business unit through BirdLife International’s Forest Impact Accelerator, collaborating with international partners to drive sustainable development.

Beyond her core projects, Nathalia has pursued additional training in project management, attending postgraduate courses in Taiwan and Thailand in 2015 and 2019. She also worked with OPADES, where she coordinated tourism initiatives and supported environmental education activities. More recently, she has led projects on youth empowerment, education, and community development in various organizations across Paraguay.