Autor/-in: Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza

Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza is a Peruvian and Amazonian scientist, conservationist, TV presenter, award-winning artist, and NationalGeographic Explorer that combines her curiosity with a deep-rooted passion for nature's wonders. Today, Rosa travels to the most extreme environments in the planet from the Amazon Rainforest to Yellowstone's acidic, boiling waters to Alaska's frozen lakes searching for new biodiversity and interconnecting science with indigenous knowledge to create positive changes in the world. Dr. Rosa is the founder and executive director of Amazon Research International (ARI), a foundation in Peru dedicated to advancingconservation and knowledge of Amazonian biodiversity and culture. In 2023, Rosa was named Ashaninka International Ambassador to further amplify the voices of Amazonian communities and expand conservation efforts.