Lia Lopez

Lia will work within Conservation International's expanding array of Indigenous fellowship programs. She will collaborate with initiatives such as the Amazonia Indigenous Women's Fellowship and the Sue Taei Fellowship, and engage with peers from the Blue Nature Alliance, among others. The primary objective of this collaboration is to amplify opportunities for Indigenous leaders. Lia will provide direct support for the Inclusive Conservation Initiative Fellowship program under the Global Environment Facility (GEF). She will also work on consolidating existing fellowships and processes within the Center for Communities and Conservation. Furthermore, she will contribute to the development of current and former fellows through a community of practice across all programs.