Raúl Mérida

Raúl Mérida has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations and roles. Starting in 2002, they served as Presidente at Fundación Internacional para la Protección Animal Raúl Mérida, where they focused on the rescue, care, protection, and relocation of animals. RAÚL also specialized in creating and managing animal protection centers throughout Spain. From 2003, they worked as Director General at Brigada Azul, a specialized group focused on animal protection, investigation, and reporting cases of animal abuse and abandonment.

In 2016, they became the Director and Articulist of the animal-focused section called El Arca at Prensa Ibérica, a media group. RAÚL continued to contribute to the field of environmental journalism by collaborating as an Articulist for the scientific magazine El Ágora, Diario del Agua, published by AGBAR.

Starting in 2022, Mérida began working as an Environmental Advisor at HIDRAQUA, focusing on biodiversity conservation, including monitoring water treatment plants and providing support in the rescue and release of invasive species. RAÚL also contributed to the field of tourism by creating the project "Costablanca Pet Friendly" for Turismo Costa Blanca, aimed at promoting pet-friendly establishments and services.

Additionally, Mérida's work experience includes roles such as Creator of the 1st Firefighter Group for the Rescue of Terrestrial and Marine Animals in Spain in collaboration with Diputación de Alicante in 2022 and serving as a Member of the Animal Welfare Commission in Zoological Parks for the Generalitat Valenciana since 2010. An interesting initiative Mérida led is the education program in animal protection for inmates in Spanish prisons, in cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior since 2019.

In summary, Raúl Mérida has had an extensive and varied career, showcasing their commitment to animal protection, environmental conservation, journalism, and educational initiatives.

RAÚL MÉRIDA studied at the Universitat d'Alacant, but no specific degree, field of study, start year, or end year was provided.