Marisol Amador
About Marisol Amador
Marisol Amador is an Environmental Specialist with extensive experience in environmental initiatives in Guatemala. She has worked with various organizations, including Catholic Relief Services and Rainforest Alliance, and has a strong academic background in environmental studies and geoinformatics.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Marisol Amador has worked at Catholic Relief Services as an Environmental Specialist since 2016. In this role, she focuses on environmental issues and initiatives in Guatemala. Her work includes participation in the 'Communities Leading Development' initiative, which emphasizes sustainable practices and community engagement in environmental management.
Education and Expertise
Marisol Amador has a strong educational background in environmental studies. She studied at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, where she earned a degree in Gestión Ambiental Local. She furthered her education at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) of the University of Twente, obtaining a Master of Science in Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation. Additionally, she studied at the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, focusing on Renewable Energy as a Catalyst for Regional Development.
Background
Marisol Amador's career in environmental management began with her internship at Rainforest Alliance in 2012, where she worked for ten months in Guatemala. She later served as a lecturer at Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala for five months in 2015. Her ongoing studies at Universidad EARTH since 2015 include a seminar on Renewable Energies in Central America, focusing on political, economic, and regulatory aspects.
Involvement in Environmental Initiatives
Marisol Amador is actively involved in various environmental initiatives in Guatemala. She participates in the 'Seguridad Alimentaria de los primeros 1000 días' program, where she focuses on environmental monitoring in the western highlands. Her work contributes to the understanding and management of environmental factors affecting food security and community health.