Board Members
The Biodivearth association is made up of board members, and in the operational team.
Gonzalo Oviedo
Co-founder, Technical Adviser
Anthropologist, MSc in Protected Landscapes, Aberystwyth University International consultant on socio-cultural approaches to conservation, indigenous peoples, rural communities, stakeholder involvement, inclusive conservation, and environmental safeguards. Ex Head, People and Conservation Unit at WWF (9 years); Senior Adviser on Social Policy at IUCN (14 years).
Paule Gros
Co-founder, Strategic Lead
Conservation biologist, PhD in Ecology, UC Davis 30-year experience in applied research, project implementation, local and indigenous peoples’ issues & philanthropy. Ex Head of Strategic Partnerships and Director of Mediterranean Programme at MAVA Foundation (14 years); Head of LINKS-UNESCO project in BOSAWAS indigenous territories, Nicaragua (6 years); Lead, Cheetah status survey, UCDavis (7 years).
Rachel Sturm
Co-founder, Admin & Financial Adviser
Admin and Financial Specialist. Master of Business Administration, Strasbourg University. Consultant for the set-up and financial and administrative management of foundations, NGOs and small businesses. CEO of Libertilia Foundation. Head of Admin at Hoffmann Foundation. Ex Director of Finance and Administration at MAVA Foundation (14 years); Head of Finance at various multinational companies (8 years).
Operational Team
Paule Gros
CEO
PhD in Ecology, University of California Davis
Conservation Biologist with expertise in Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities issues, and Philanthropy
Marie Romani
Network Coordination Manager
Master’s in Marine Science, SeaTech & Master’s in Water Management, AgroParisTech
Expertise in International Cooperation, Networks facilitation, and Protected Areas
Tanis Jacques
Project Development Assistant
Master’s in Responsible Management, University of Geneva
Expertise in Socio-environmental Change within firms, and Project Management
Océane Cordoliani
Communication Manager
Master’s in Environmental Law, University of Montpellier
Expertise in Webmastering, Communication, and Project Management
See a short video clip of the board members presenting the association:
Board Members & Operational Team
Board members Operational team
The founders of the organization emphasize the urgent need to accelerate the protection and sustainable management of the world’s ecosystems to address contemporary challenges. Their goal is to safeguard nature while enhancing the well-being of local populations. The board comprises several key members, including Gonzalo Oviedo, an anthropologist and international consultant specializing in socio-cultural conservation, and Paule Gros, a conservation biologist with extensive experience in applied research and philanthropy. Rachel Sturm contributes her expertise in administration and finance.
The operational team, led by Paule Gros as CEO with a doctorate in ecology, implements conservation and sustainable management projects. Océane Cordoliani oversees communications, leveraging her expertise in environmental law and experience in communications and marketing. Together, this team integrates the needs of local and indigenous communities while safeguarding global biodiversity.