Santiago Ramirez Said

Santiago Ramirez Said is a seasoned environmental expert with extensive experience in project management, interdisciplinary research, and community engagement focused on sustainability and conservation. Currently serving as Project Principal Investigator at National Geographic and Sargassum Project Manager at the University of Victoria, Santiago oversees significant international initiatives aimed at addressing ecological challenges. Previous roles include Indigenous and Community Partnership Manager at Future Earth, where Santiago facilitated cross-sectoral collaborations and promoted nature-based solutions, and Consultant for Indigenous-led Climate Change and Conservation. Santiago's academic background includes a Master of Science in Environmental and Natural Resources Management from McGill University and specialization in Geographic Information Systems and Cartography from the University of California, Davis.