dr Ana luz porzecanski
Dr. Ana Luz Porzecanski grew up in Latin America in a family of European immigrants that nurtured a love of nature and culture, a deep curiosity about the workings of society, and a strong commitment to social justice.
She studied evolutionary biology first in Uruguay and later at Columbia University in New York City, where she lives with her husband and daughters. Ana’s work has focused on understanding biodiversity and sustaining it for the future through research, evidence-based management, and education and capacity development.
Building on collaborative and systems approaches, she has worked alongside local partners in over ten countries ranging from Cuba to Madagascar. She currently directs the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History, which aims to bring strong evidence from multiple sources and perspectives to bear on complex conservation problems, and foster collaboration on robust and equitable solutions.