Marleni Ramirez
Honorary Research Fellow, Country Representative For Peru
Dr. Ramirez is a biologist and a behavioral ecologist with extensive experience in development. Marleni’s undergraduate and Ph.D., work was in several aspects of the conservation and behavioral ecology of primates in the tropics of the Americas.
Marleni has worked in international development since 1986 from positions in academia, the private sector, international organizations and, the U.S. government. Her professional experience…
Daniel Debouck
Emeritus Scientist
Citizen of Belgium, he holds a degree of Engineer, a Certificate in Tropical Agronomy and a PhD in plant sciences from the Agronomical University of Gembloux, Belgium. Has worked for the Ministry of Agriculture of Belgium in crop physiology. Has worked for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in genetic resources of grain legumes. Has worked for the Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) together with thirteen…
Elizabeth Arnaud
Thematic Leader and co-Lead of the Digital Solutions
Elizabeth Arnaud’s career reflects her leadership in digital solutions for agriculture, her expertise in ontology and open data management for genetic resources, breeding, and food systems, and her unwavering commitment to mentorship and international collaboration.
For the past four years, Elizabeth served as Thematic Leader and co-Lead of the Digital Solutions Team within the Digital Inclusion Lever at the Alliance of Bioversity & CIAT.…
Carolina Polo Sierra
Intern
Africa
Americas
Asia
Improving food and nutrition security from reducing postharvest losses
Sweet potato value chain in Kenya
Food systems transformation hubs
Improving cacao and coffee systems through innovations and partnerships
Crops for nutrition and health
Leonie Becher Merlli
Trainee, partnerships and communications support
Leonie Becher Merli is an intern at CGIAR's Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. She works at the "Accelerate for Impact Platform" team aiming to connect scientific products to the market and excite demand for CGIAR science. Leonie supports A4IP by researching potential partnerships for a food-secure future and conducts market research for upcoming challenges. Leonie has an academic background in International Business and Strategy…
David Guerena
Scientist
Despite having a chronic case of Oppositional Defiant Disorder, David has developed a professional background in Soil Science, with expertise in soil carbon and soil fertility management, spatial analytics, and agri-tech across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He has won awards for his research, including the prestigious 'Screw-Up Award' for stinking up the entire wing of the soil science department by drying cow manure samples in the lab oven. Previous employers have described him as 'not…
Claudia Martinez Zuleta
Member, Alliance Board of Trustees
Claudia Martinez has more than 30 years of practical experience in sustainable development, finance and climate change. She is the Director of E3- Ecology, Economics and Ethics, supporting innovating programs and actions to foster sustainable development, new economies and financial schemes. She is representative for Colombia and Co-chair of the country programs of the Food and Land Use Coalition- FOLU. She was a member of the independent advisory Panel…