Biodiversity specialist and science educator with over two decades of experience connecting biological research and environmental education to formal and non-formal educational settings in Brazil, the USA, and Angola. Authored over 100 K-12 textbooks, children's books, and general audience publications, and co-developed museum exhibits and cultural projects that promote biodiversity awareness through science, art, and education. Academic background in zoology and science teaching, with postdoctoral research at Harvard University. Experience includes fieldwork in conservation biology and species monitoring, curriculum design, and public engagement. In Brazil, work spans all major biomes—especially the Amazon, Atlantic Forest, and Cerrado—focusing on species protection, ecological literacy, and innovative strategies that bridge nature, culture, and education.