Dr. Lina M Valencia is a researcher and conservationist with more than fifteen years of experience in biodiversity conservation, protected area creation and management, Indigenous territorial right protection, and capacity building of local partners. Dr. Valencia focuses on expanding Re:wild's program in the Tropical Andes by developing collaborative, inclusive, and community-based conservation initiatives with local and Indigenous communities, NGOs, and government institutions that combine science, conservation, and education to protect ecosystems and their wildlife.

Dr. Valencia is originally from Colombia and earned her PhD in Biological Anthropology at UT Austin. She has two kids and enjoys hiking, swimming and camping with her family.

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