The Team

Our work is based on the teachings of Sumak-Kawsay (good living), part of the cosmovision of the Quechua people, which promotes harmony among people and people and nature.

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CARLOS ZEGARRA

I’m a marine biologist born in Peru. Latino is who I am; it’s my heritage and a source of passion and commitment to this project. Currently, I’m the director Sachamama, where I dedicate my energy to the development of strategies that support community action in the fight against climate change and make sure to keep all our work and our objectives consistent with the mission and culture of our organization.

CLAUDIA ZEGARRA

I am an anthropologist/transpersonal psychologist deeply interested in environmental issues and the relationship between humans and the natural world. I am particularly focused on how we project our inner experience in dealing with the environment. I am in charge of all activities that pertain to operations and logistics, ensuring that they are efficient and effective.

JOHANI PONCE

I am a journalist born in Caracas, Venezuela. From a very young age I was interested in the news and I knew that I wanted to dedicate my life to being an agent of social change. I have experience in Latino engagement strategy, media relations, strategic communications, integrated TV, radio and print marketing campaigns, project development and advocacy including gun violence prevention, climate change and immigrant rights. At Sachamama I am responsible for developing and directing “Huella Zero”, an innovative news service focused on raising awareness in the Latino community about the consequences of climate change.

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JORGE OTERO

I am an industrial designer born in Bogota, Colombia. From an early age, I became interested in all areas of visual expression and new technologies as a medium to tell stories and mobilize communities. In Sachamama, I lead the development of video content and campaigns, always keeping our image and strategies clean, creative, and innovative.

JUAN O'DONNELL

A Graphic Designer born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For several years I designed graphic communication strategies for various organizations linked to the care and protection of our planet. Currently, I am in charge of managing all our creative content for web, social, and other communications collaterals.

MARTHA ROJAS

I am a digital developer with vast experience in the production, development, and evaluation of TICS and the management of digital products. In Sachamama, I manage our web presence, SEO, digital applications, and design and run experiments to generate insights from our data that trigger new ideas and opportunities.

RAVI SONI

I help realize big visions and develop them into reality. I have managed 50+ projects including planning, analysis, programming, testing, and implementation. I hold a PMP® certification and a double master’s degree, MSEE, and MBA. In Sachamama, I lead IT systems, envisioning and setting goals in the information technology department of the organization.

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INTI MUNAY

I am a Colombian adopted by Taitas, healers of the Amazon rainforest in the southern region of Colombia. There, I lived with native communities and learned the ancient traditions of the jungle. Today, I am a cultural associate where I use the same principles and tools to connect the organization with its cultural heritage.

The Board of Directors

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CARLOS ZEGARRA

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CARLOS ZEGARRA

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CARLOS ZEGARRA

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CARLOS ZEGARRA

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CARLOS ZEGARRA

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CARLOS ZEGARRA