Silvana Garcia-Villarreal

Silvana Garcia-Villarreal is a seasoned environmental professional with extensive experience in biodiversity conservation and environmental management. Currently serving as a Biótico Professional at the Autoridad Nacional de Licencias Ambientales since May 2019, Silvana has held various significant roles, including leading environmental technical initiatives at Fondo Patrimonio Natural and directing conservation efforts at Fundación Mi Naturaleza Colombiana. Silvana’s background includes environmental consulting, technical administration in monitoring projects at Instituto SINCHI, and advisory roles within the Ministry of Transport of Colombia. Educational qualifications comprise a Specialist degree in International Cooperation and Project Management from Universidad Externado de Colombia, a Master of Science in Biodiversity Use and Conservation from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, and an Ecologist degree from the same institution.