 Special Guests
Jim Fowler, Emmy winner and Internationally known wildlife expert
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Jason Waskey, Deputy Director for National Strategy of the Climate Action Campaign
Keynote Speaker
Diego Quiroga, MA, Phd
Vice President of Research at San Francisco de Quito University and Co-director of the Galapagos Academic Institute of Arts and Sciences
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Jim Fowler, one of the world's best known naturalists, has presented information about wildlife and wilderness to the American public on television for more than 40 years. In addition to ongoing appearances on many network talk shows, Fowler has been the wildlife correspondent for NBC's Today Show since 1988 and he was a regular on theTonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Vice President of Research at Universidad San Francisco de Quito & Co-Director of Galapagos Academic Institute of Arts and Sciences
Diego obtained his PhD degree in Anthropology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Currently, he is Vice-president of Research in the San Francisco de Quito University and Co-director of the Galapagos Academic Institute of Arts and Sciences (GAIAS). Diego has done research on topics that range from Biodiversity vulnerability to religion and traditional medicine.
Global Eco Adventures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on building awareness of environmental sustainability through education. From the middle school students who participate in the Adventure Club to the business leaders and citizens who sign up for an expedition, participants enjoy life-changing experiences and leave with a better understanding of - and appreciation for - our earth’s dynamic environment.