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Colombian biologist focused on understanding the socio-ecological drivers of human–wildlife conflict and coexistence, particularly involving raptors (birds of prey and vultures), a historically understudied group within this interdisciplinary field globally. Extensive collaboration with Colombian governmental environmental agencies, alongside leadership of internationally funded conservation projects with The Peregrine Fund and the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF). Founder of the “Proyecto Águila Crestada-Colombia” (2013) and the “Fundación Proyecto Águila Crestada-Colombia” (2015), and co-founder of the “Black-and-chestnut Eagle Project South America” (2018). Earned a PhD in Argentina (CONICET–UNCOMA, 2017–2022). Fieldwork and research stays in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Scotland. Postdoctoral experience in Argentina (ColBEC-UNLPam/CONICET: 2022–2024), South Africa (FitzPatrick Institute-UCT: 2024–2025), and Spain (MNCN-CSIC: 2025–2027). Author of around 20 peer-reviewed scientific articles, a dozen book chapters, and three conservation plans. Member of the IUCN SSC Red List Authority for Birds and the IUCN SSC South America, and Associate Editor of Conservation Science and Practice.