Luis is a member of the Conservation team, where he leads Latino Conservation Week programming. In this role, he is committed to expanding access to the outdoors for Latino communities and fostering meaningful connections between people and nature. A mission that guides all of his work.

He earned both his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and his master’s degree in conservation biology from the University of Rhode Island. During graduate school, Luis served as a teaching assistant for human and animal anatomy courses and interned with conservation organizations focused on outreach and education.

After graduate school, Luis worked for three years as an environmental scientist at a wastewater treatment plant in Rhode Island, where he gained hands-on experience in environmental systems and water quality management.

Now based in Marina, California, Luis volunteers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, engaging visitors in conversations about ocean conservation and inspiring a deeper appreciation for marine life.