EcoLogic Welcomes Diego Ochoa to Our Board of Directors

We're excited to announce that Diego Ochoa, a communications and advocacy expert with over 25 years of experience, has joined EcoLogic's Board of Directors! Diego's career has been dedicated to biodiversity conservation and climate action, making him a perfect fit for our mission to empower rural and Indigenous communities to restore and protect tropical ecosystems.

Diego has worked with global organizations like The Nature Conservancy, WWF, FAO, and UNDP's Nature for Development Programme. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, he brings significant experience in conservation leadership. He chaired the Board of the Ornithological Association of Bogotá, focusing on protecting migratory and resident birds. As Director of External Affairs at the Humboldt Institute, Diego led a team of 50 to integrate biodiversity into national policy frameworks. He also authored Colombia's Environmental Legal Guide to Ecotourism, a cornerstone resource for sustainable tourism efforts.

Building partnerships and sharing knowledge unlock the solutions we need to tackle our biggest challenges.

Diego currently serves as Advocacy and Outreach Lead for the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership assigned by the United Nations Development Programme, collaborating with global stakeholders to fast-track biodiversity action. 

His career reflects a deep commitment to working with local communities to create lasting solutions. "For me, conservation has always been about people as much as nature," he says. "Building partnerships and sharing knowledge unlock the solutions we need to tackle our biggest challenges. Joining EcoLogic is an amazing chance to collaborate with local experts and leaders who work to empower rural and Indigenous communities and support innovative, community-driven conservation activities. I'm excited to contribute to the organization's growth, strengthen its impact, and create tangible changes at the community level."

Diego joins a team of leaders on our Board who are united in their commitment to empowering local communities with the tools to protect their ecosystems and forests. Barbara Vallarino, EcoLogic's Executive Director, comments: "We're incredibly excited to have Diego on our Board and start working with him to advance our mission." 

We're looking forward to the positive impact Diego's experience will bring to our work!