Benjamin Angulo
About Benjamin Angulo
Benjamin Angulo serves as the President and Project Director of Amazon Pueblo, a nonprofit organization focused on sustainability education in indigenous Colombian villages. He has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in environmental education and community engagement.
Work at Amazon Pueblo
Benjamin Angulo has served as the Executive Director of Amazon Pueblo since 2012. He has been actively involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability education in indigenous Colombian villages. His role includes engaging with government officials in Colombia to further the organization's mission. He has also contributed to building a healthcare center in La Libertad and provides small scholarships to students in the region.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Angulo holds multiple degrees. He studied at Bates College, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Geology from 1993 to 1995. He also attended the University of Maine at Augusta, achieving a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science with minors in Business Administration and Social Science from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he obtained a Master's Degree in Middle School Education from Johnson State College between 1997 and 1999. His educational background supports his work in environmental education and social studies.
Background
Benjamin Angulo has a diverse professional background. He worked as an Environmental Education Teacher at Tanglewood 4H Learning Center for 18 years, from 1993 to 2011. He also served as the Student Government President at the University of Maine from 1990 to 1991. His early education includes an Associate's Degree in General Studies from the University of Maine, completed from 1989 to 1991. He studied at the Naval Submarine School for one year from 1985 to 1986.
Community Engagement
Since 2012, Benjamin Angulo has been actively working with the community in La Libertad, Amazonas, Colombia. He engages in educational initiatives aimed at indigenous youth, focusing on improving access to education and resources. His involvement includes a social media campaign to enhance the local school and efforts to provide scholarships for students. He volunteers with Amazon Pueblo, contributing to its mission of sustainability and community development.
Current Teaching Role
In addition to his role at Amazon Pueblo, Benjamin Angulo teaches Social Studies at Oceanside Middle School in Thomaston, Maine. His teaching role complements his commitment to education and community service, allowing him to influence and educate the next generation in his local community.