Beatriz Cañas

Beatriz Cañas has a diverse work experience in the field of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Beatriz started working at the Chicago Botanic Garden in 2017 as a Program Manager for Secondary Education Programs, where they were responsible for managing programs aimed at promoting education in the secondary level. In 2020, they took on the role of Project Lead for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility before being promoted to the position of Director in 2021, where they oversee all aspects of equity and inclusion within the organization.

Prior to their work at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Beatriz worked at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability. From 2013 to 2014, they were a Science First Instructor at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where they conducted hands-on science education programs.

From 2013 to 2016, they held various roles at the University of Michigan, including Program Manager for the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program, where they managed a program focused on training future conservation leaders. Additionally, they worked as a Research Assistant for the Multicultural Environmental Leadership Development Initiative, where they contributed to research projects related to food access in Michigan and diversity in Great Lakes environmental organizations.

Overall, Beatriz Cañas has a strong background in education, program management, and research, with a particular emphasis on equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the environmental field.

Beatriz Cañas completed their Master's Degree in Environmental Education/Environmental Justice from the University of Michigan between 2013 and 2015. Beatriz obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Social Welfare/Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2007 to 2011. There is no information available regarding Beatriz's education prior to their Bachelor's Degree. However, based on the information provided, it can be inferred that they did attend Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile at some point, although the degree and field of study are unknown.