Verónica Pereira

Verónica’s journey started in El Salvador, where she earned a Biology degree from the University of El Salvador. In 2004, she became a volunteer research assistant, working with organizations like the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Oregon State University, UC Santa Cruz, and the Organisation for Tropical Studies; focusing on various biological disciplines, including Marine Biology, Mangroves, Phycology, Mammals, Birds, Taxidermy, and Environmental Education. Her Licenciatura thesis, “Diet and Relative Abundance of Urocyon cinereoargenteus in the Dry Season in Northwest El Salvador,” highlighted her understanding of Ecology and tropical conservation.

In 2013, she joined Operation Wallacea as a bat scientist and later became the Logistics Manager for the Mexican Expedition in 2017. By 2022, she embraced a full-time role as the Terrestrial Operations Manager, where she leads expedition preparations. She meticulously organizes every detail, from hiring skilled medics to preparing comprehensive medical kits. She also plays a crucial role in staffing terrestrial scientists for the Opwall expeditions, managing internal travel for the Mexico Expedition, and serving as Head of Logistics and Project Leader for the terrestrial site in Calakmul.