Our team
Rodrigo Ayala
B.A. in Anthropology with a Master's degree in Anthropological Management for Development. Executive Director of PROMETA since 2006. Specialized in biodiversity conservation projects, productive development and governance. Has published essays on natural resources, governance and political analysis. Columnist in several media and has worked in the audiovisual field.
Roberto Cabrera
Rural development specialist with more than 25 years of experience in natural resource governance and inter-institutional coordination. With postgraduate degrees in Higher Education, Project Management and Rural Development, he has contributed to PROMETA's institutional development from the Planning Directorate, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable rural development and intersectoral cooperation.
Cecilia Cortez
Agricultural engineer with a postgraduate degree in project management. Her professional career has focused on attracting international cooperation funds and managing conservation, productive development, water resources, culture and development projects. She has led and collaborated in technical teams and inter-institutional networks.
Edith Jigena
Auditor with 25 years of experience in accounting and administrative management of projects financed by various sources. Expert in the elaboration and execution of institutional budgets, she has effectively coordinated with different areas and programs. Since 1999, she has been part of PROMETA, where she currently serves as Administrative and Financial Director.
Tania Urzagaste
Auditing graduate with more than 20 years of experience as General Accountant at PROMETA, where she has played a crucial role in the financial and internal audit areas. Responsible for the preparation and review of financial statements, she ensures the accuracy and reliability of the information. Recognized for her meticulousness, analytical approach and ability to optimize accounting and auditing processes.
Claudia Oller
Biologist specialized in protected area management and conservation, with 22 years of experience. She has extensive experience in the creation and implementation of protected areas in rural and indigenous communities, strategic planning for climate change adaptation, and coordination of research projects. She is currently the Director of PROMETA's Protected Areas and Biodiversity Program.
Ricardo Aguilar
Forestry Engineer with 23 years of experience and postgraduate degrees in Geoinformation, Water Resources Management and Geographic Information Systems. He has coordinated projects in conservation, valuation of environmental services, watershed management, risk management, climate change, forest fire prevention and sustainable development of natural resources.
Santiago Zegada
Production and financial engineer, consultant in the design of development and conservation projects, as well as in financing and communication strategies. With experience in journalism and digital transformation at the newspaper El País de Tarija, he has written and directed several documentaries focused on social, cultural and environmental issues.
Grover Guzman
Agricultural Engineer specialized in Plant Protection and Environment, with extensive experience in productive development and environmental management. He has collaborated in PROMETA and the IYA Program in the Tarija Chaco, promoting climate adaptation in productive processes. Currently, he is Regional Coordinator in Tarija of the project "Integrating productive landscapes to forest conservation in Eastern and Southern Bolivia".
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Adriana Andrade
She has a degree in Tourism Administration with a master's degree in Marketing and a certification in Coaching and Leadership. With experience in sales and customer service, she has worked in the tourism sector with the ORBITA project in Bolivia and has advised companies on strategy and sustainability. Currently, she works at PROMETA and is assistant to the Productive Landscapes of Conservation project in the forests in the East and South of Bolivia.
Daniela Zamora
Degree in Organizational Psychology with a major in Clinical Psychology. She has experience in recruitment and selection of personnel, and in conducting soft skills development workshops. She is a communicator for PROMETA and contributes to the project "Protected areas connected to conserve the condor and the high Andean fauna of the Southern Andes of Bolivia".
Amith Burgoa
Environmental Management Engineer and Water and Irrigation Management Technician with experience in socio-environmental projects, community strengthening and sustainable management of natural resources. Since April 2024, he has been working at PROMETA as Execution Technician of the following project Emprende Verde - Promoting employment, employability and entrepreneurship of young people and their link to the business sector, in sectors related to the Circular Economy and Climate Change..
Elvio Avendaño
He has worked at PROMETA for 19 years as a field facilitator. He is an agricultural technician and has experience in camelid management and fodder production.
Daniel Vilca
Network and Telecommunications Engineer with experience in infrastructure, technical support and systems management. He has worked in the education sector and is currently in charge of systems at PROMETA, where he leads the implementation of technological solutions and user training.
Ólver Baldiviezo
Auditor by profession, with more than two decades of experience in PROMETA, where he is currently in charge of Fixed Assets and Accounting Assistant. He has solid experience in accounting, tax, labor, acquisitions, asset control and management of procedures in general.
Freddy Chavez
Degree in Psychology with specialization in social and environmental psychology. Trained in Sustainable Development, Environmental Conflict Management, Community Forestry and NGO Management. Trained in climate change and ecological conservation, with experience in management of protected areas, climate planning with a gender approach and participatory processes in rural municipalities in Bolivia and Latin America.
David Vides
Agricultural Engineer with a diploma in Biocultural Territorial Management specialized in the productive and environmental field. Trained in ecological production, he has experience in extensive and intensive production, high Andean livestock (camelids), technified irrigation, food security and management of protected areas.
Juan Carlos Lema
Agricultural Engineer and Viticulture Technician, specialized in sustainable organic agriculture. He works as a trainer, with experience in organization and leadership, implementation of technified irrigation systems and management of facilitation techniques with youth and leaders. In addition, he masters various training methodologies, implementation of solar tents and training of agricultural leaders in sustainable organic production.
Orlando Condori
PROMETA's vehicle maintenance manager and chief driver, he joined the organization on May 14, 2000. With more than two decades of experience, he has played a key role in ensuring the proper functioning and care of the vehicle fleet, playing an essential role in the logistical support of the organization.
Geraldine Espinoza
She has more than 15 years of experience in tourism business management, ecotourism, teaching, business training and project management related to sustainable tourism and environmental conservation.
She is currently Coordinator of the Project "Corporate Articulation of the Tourist Routes of Tarija".
Arnaldo Wayer
Auditor specialized in resource management, strategic and operational planning, program and project execution, business development and management, and conflict resolution. He has developed extensive experience as Financial Administrative Director and Project Coordinator. With more than 30 years of experience, he currently works as a consultant in support of civil society organizations at PROMETA.
Ramiro Rios
He worked at PROMETA as Administrative Assistant between 2005 and 2007. Since 2008, he has been working at Toborochi Films S.R.L. as assistant editor and cameraman, participating in the company's audiovisual productions.
Elida Espinoza
Caretaker and caretaker of the PROMETA building since 2015, ensuring the security and maintenance of the facilities. In addition to looking after the office, she is in charge of cleaning tasks and the reception of correspondence, playing a fundamental role in the smooth daily running of the organization.
Elner Gallardo
He is currently in charge of PROMETA's private reserve, El Corbalán, in the Tarija Chaco and contributes to the Protected Productive Landscapes project. He is also president of the La Frontera Community and vice president of the Central de Campesinos del Distrito 10.
Limber Yarbi
Liaison Technician at PROMETA, responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of park rangers in municipal protected areas in southern Bolivia. He is also responsible for providing training in forestry and environmental areas.
Felipe Areco
Since 2002, he has been collaborating with PROMETA as a field assistant in the Alarachi Nature Reserve. He is a beekeeping technician and currently works as a beekeeping facilitator in the protected areas of Cordillera Crucero - La Tranca and Cordillera de los Chichas Mochará, where he shares his knowledge with the local communities.