Mercedes Northen

Mercedes provides administrative support to the Andes-Amazon Initiative and the Marine Conservation Initiative within the foundation’s Environmental Conservation Program.

Prior to joining the foundation, Mercedes worked at the William + Flora Hewlett Foundation supporting the education department and worked and volunteered at non-profit organizations engaged in education and the fight against climate change.

Mercedes holds a business administration degree and is currently pursuing degrees in psychology, sociology, and social and behavioral sciences.

Mercedes is fluent in Spanish, loves traveling the world, hiking, reading, and - most importantly - spending time with her family. She is passionate about education and the preservation of our natural resources.