Andrea is Paraguayan and resides in the capital. She has a special connection with the natural landscapes of her country and is passionate about wildlife photography. She joined the WHSRN Executive Office in early 2024 as a Digital Content Specialist and now serves as the Communications and Outreach Specialist. In this capacity, she leads the development and implementation of the WHSRN communication strategy, enhancing its media presence and showcasing the value of WHSRN sites and partner actions across the flyways. Andrea plays a pivotal role in evaluating and enhancing WHSRN’s communication channels, curating and creating dynamic social media content, and collaborating on creative outreach strategies to elevate the visibility of WHSRN’s mission and activities.

Her initial interests were ornithology and conservation, leading her to earn a degree in Environmental Sciences. She also holds a Master’s in Media Psychology and Technology from the University of Salford Manchester (United Kingdom), complemented by extensive training in photography and digital communication. Additionally, she has a Diploma in Natural Resource Management and Conservation from Ducks Unlimited Mexico and the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán.

Recently, she was a part of the World Land Trust (WLT) as a Social Media Officer. As the sole Latin American and a former staff member of an affiliate organization, Andrea played a crucial role in connecting with local partners. As a visual artist, she participated in special missions in Colombia and Paraguay to document conservation projects. Additionally, Andrea is a photography instructor and has contributed to the editing and publishing nature identification guides and photographic books. 

Her journey in bird conservation began in 2008 at Guyra Paraguay, where she played various roles over 10 years. She participated in several Neotropical Waterbird Censuses in Paraguay, served as the digital magazine editor, and worked in biological monitoring projects and environmental education in rural and indigenous communities. In 2013, she was selected by Ducks Unlimited Mexico for the Biodiversity Management and Conservation Diploma. She also worked for WWF Paraguay as a Communications Officer, leading national campaigns on reforestation in the Atlantic Forest, protection of water resources, and the fight against deforestation.  

As a multidisciplinary professional, Andrea aims to enhance conservation programs through evidence-based digital communication.