Gabriela Ayala Camacho

Gabriela is an Environmental Management professional from UTPL with extensive training in sustainability, climate change, and urban development. She holds a Master’s in Environmental Sustainability for Local and Territorial Development from the University of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain) and has specialized in climate change adaptation (CATIE), leadership in sustainable cities (FLACSO Ecuador), and international cooperation (University of Santiago de Guayaquil).

Her connection to nature began at an early age, growing up and receiving part of her formal education in the Galápagos Islands—a unique environment that inspired her commitment to conservation and sustainable development. Gabriela has academic research experience and has contributed to projects in territorial planning, climate management, and sustainable development, excelling in implementing adaptive and innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

In her professional career, she has worked in technical and environmental management roles for the Municipality of San Cristóbal and the Galápagos Special Regime Council. In these capacities, she served as the focal point for flagship projects such as the Strategic Plan for the Development of the Blue Economy in Galápagos 2025-2040, focused on the sustainable management of marine resources, and the Living Lab for Sustainable Building Project, an innovative energy efficiency model that has transformed key infrastructure in the islands.

Her work is characterized by an ethical, committed, and results-oriented approach, aiming to create a positive and sustainable impact on both the communities and ecosystems of the Galápagos. These qualities underpin her role as Program Officer at the Galápagos Life Fund, where she drives key initiatives for conservation and sustainable development in the archipelago.