Our Team
The people behind conservation, community and sustainable development in Northern Belize.
From our Board of Directors and program staff to the rangers working in our protected areas, our team brings together local knowledge, professional expertise and a shared commitment to Belize’s natural resources.
People Protecting the Places We Love
SACD’s work depends on people who understand and care deeply about the communities, ecosystems and protected areas of Northern Belize. Together, our team supports conservation, research and monitoring, education and outreach, community engagement, tourism and protected-area management.
Board of Directors
Our Board provides leadership, guidance and support for SACD’s conservation and community development work.
Ryan Rivera
President – B.O.D
Lisbeth Cabral
Secretary – B.O.D
Michael Riverol
Treasurer – B.O.D
Zoe Walker
Director – B.O.D
Carolie Verde
Director – B.O.D
Leobihildo Tamai
Director – B.O.D
Evanier Cruz
Director – B.O.D
Joel Verde,
A message from our Executive Director,
I am incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work of our SACD staff. Day after day, our team works tirelessly—both in the field and within our communities—to protect our natural resources and make a meaningful difference.
Much of this work happens behind the scenes, but every patrol, project, community activity, conservation effort matters, and tours. The commitment, passion, and teamwork of our staff are what make SACD’s work possible.
Below are the members of our team, their hard work is valued, appreciated, and is an important part of building a stronger future for our communities and natural resources.
Thank you for all that you do.
Our Staff
Our staff works across conservation, natural resource management, finance, education, outreach, tourism and administration.
Deiden Gorosica
Finance Manager
Diveana Samos
Business Manager
Leomir Santoya
Natrural Resource Program Manager
Darling Ortega
BCNP Site Manager
Miguel Heredia
Biodiversity Officer
Abisai Verde
Education & Outreach Officer
Jaimilee Cruz
Community Liaison Officer
Nazlie Verde
Finance Assistant
Mary Cruz
Administrative Assistant
Our Rangers
Our rangers are an essential part of protecting the protected areas managed by SACD, supporting field activities, monitoring and conservation on the ground and on the water.
Corozal Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Rangers
Jemayel Verde
CBWS Head Ranger
Diego Us
CBWS Ranger
Reynel Blanco
CBWS Ranger
Juleidy Munoz
CBWS Ranger
Gamaliel Tun
CBWS Ranger
Bacalar Chico National Park Rangers
Reynel Blanco
CBWS Ranger
Gian Ramclam
BCNP Ranger
Karen Pech
BCNP Ranger
One Team. One Purpose.
Conservation is a collective effort. Our staff, rangers, board members, partners and community members work together to protect Northern Belize and create meaningful opportunities for people to connect with the places they call home.
Explore. Learn. Connect. Conserve.