As a naturalist, I have been fortunate to build a career with one foot in art and the other in biology.

Born and raised in Costa Rica, my first home is rooted in luxuriant tropical rainforests filled with the myriad calls of frogs and the songs of unseen birds. My fascination with wildlife began at an early age, first centered on snakes and other reptiles, but over time expanded to embrace the broader tapestry of life. That lifelong curiosity about natural history and conservation led me to study biology, ecology, and the natural sciences.

My artistic path has always been intertwined with my passion for the living world. To this day, I continue filling nature journals page after page, sketching animals, landscapes, plants, and fossils. As an artist, I have worked as a scientific illustrator, cartoonist, and 2D animator with the talented animation studio Marte Studio. Whether through words, drawings, photographs, or field interpretation, I see myself as a visual storyteller, using art and science together to help others discover and connect with nature.

Over the years, I have shared my passion for the natural world as a speaker, environmental educator, writer, and naturalist guide, collaborating with organizations such as the Organization for Tropical Studies, the Sierra Institute (formerly affiliated with Humboldt State University), Wolf Haven International, and Mass Audubon. I have also collaborated with Biomimicry 3.8 as an illustrator and member of its professional training team, helping communicate the lessons and innovations found in nature through workshops and educational programs.

For 15 years, I led expeditions for National Geographic Student Expeditions, teaching wildlife, conservation, and photography across diverse ecosystems around the world, from Australian deserts and African savannas to the Amazon and Arctic regions. Photography became another language through which I help people connect with nature, guiding students in camera use, composition, and visual storytelling while encouraging them to create images that reflect their own discoveries and experiences in the field.

Today, I work as a Certified Photo Instructor and Naturalist with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions in Alaska and Baja California. Through photography, interpretation, and storytelling, I help travelers turn extraordinary encounters with wildlife into meaningful visual stories while deepening their understanding of the landscapes, ecosystems, and cultures we explore together.

At the heart of my work is a belief that experiencing the natural world can be a transformative journey. Through teaching, storytelling, art, and exploration, I strive to awaken curiosity, awe, and wonder for the living world around us. Meaningful encounters with nature have the power to change the way we see our place on Earth—cultivating a deeper sense of appreciation, belonging, and responsibility for the extraordinary living systems that sustain us on this remarkable planet we call home.

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“The web of life both cradles us and calls us to weave it further.”
― Joanna Macy