Dr. Patricia Jaramillo Diaz | Soil Restoration | Research Excellence Award

Patricia Jaramillo Díaz is a conservation leader dedicated to safeguarding the ecological integrity of the Galápagos Islands through science-based solutions, strategic restoration, and the recovery of critically endangered species. With a strong record of analytical thinking, collaborative leadership, and innovation, she has spearheaded impactful conservation and restoration projects that emphasize long-term ecological resilience. Her expertise in coordinating culturally diverse teams and engaging broad audiences has strengthened interinstitutional collaboration and advanced the implementation of restoration and species translocation initiatives across fragile island ecosystems. Recognized for her scientific contributions and transformative leadership, she has received multiple distinctions that highlight her influence in conservation at regional and international levels. Her academic and technical achievements are reflected in a productive research profile that includes 28 documents, 622 citations, and an h-index of 14, demonstrating the reach and relevance of her work within the scientific community. By integrating practical field experience with rigorous scientific insight, she continues to develop innovative conservation strategies aimed at addressing emerging environmental challenges in a rapidly changing world. Committed to restoring ecological balance and promoting sustainability, she strives to ensure that conservation in the Galápagos remains effective, forward-looking, and grounded in scientific excellence.