Our Team

Protecting wildlife through sustainable livelihood´s development, Ecotourism and Research programs

Global expertise

Our team is made up of a diverse group of local, national, and international professionals dedicated to conservation and community development in Sumatra. We combine a variety of educational backgrounds and skills with a deep, on-the-ground understanding of the region.

We have earned the respect of local communities and government stakeholders through our long-standing commitment to building strong political, cultural, and community relationships. This trust is the foundation of our work, allowing us to effectively protect Sumatra’s natural heritage while supporting the people who call it home.

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    Nora Arriazu

    CO-FOUNDER & PROJECT MANAGER IBO

    Specializing in sustainable rural development, animal welfare, and functioning as a veterinary technician and environmental educator, she founded this project based on the belief that any change is possible. She has spent her life working in the defense of fauna and flora and has worked in veterinary development and wildlife protection programs in Paraguay, Spain, Africa, and Sumatra.

  • An elderly woman with reddish hair, wearing a white T-shirt and black pants, sitting on a stone ledge outside in a sunny, natural environment with green bushes in the background. She is petting a large, brown and black mixed-breed dog sitting beside her.

    Alicia Usanos

    ADMINISTRATOR & TREASURER IBO

    Specializing in sustainable rural development and organic agriculture, she generates associations in defense of sustainable living. She is the founder of Eco Navarra.

  • Man dressed in winter gear, including a black beanie, jacket, and scarf, standing outdoors near a tall ice wall with snow-covered trees in the background during winter.

    Eneko Arriazu

    IBO SECRETARY

    As a professional photographer, he is dedicated to documenting the development of human and environmental projects such as our own.

  • Chris Clarke

    DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

    Brings an interdisciplinary skill set with extensive experience in natural resource management, ecosystem services, marketing, and communications. A keen nature photographer with a passion for rewilding.