Alejandra was born in San José, Costa Rica, and is passionate about nature. In the mid-nineties, she collaborated with the Ministry of Tourism and other experts, to design the first version of the Sustainable Tourism Certificate. She has been working in the promotion of sustainable tourism and the conservation of natural resources for three decades.
Since 2001, she has held the position of director executive of the Corcovado Foundation. Under her leadership, the foundation has grown exponentially, becoming a reference for financial transparency, programmatic efficiency, and environmental and social commitment. With the support of a team of committed young people, the Corcovado Foundation has managed and implemented countless projects and programs for sustainable development, education environmental, sustainable tourism promotion, and community-based tourism in the Southern Region of Costa Rica. Additionally, she has led a series of planning projects and strengthening the management for more than 22 protected areas throughout the entire country.
Since 2001, she has held the position of director executive of the Corcovado Foundation. Under her leadership, the foundation has grown exponentially, becoming a reference for financial transparency, programmatic efficiency, and environmental and social commitment. With the support of a team of committed young people, the Corcovado Foundation has managed and implemented countless projects and programs for sustainable development, education environmental, sustainable tourism promotion, and community-based tourism in the Southern Region of Costa Rica. Additionally, she has led a series of planning projects and strengthening the management for more than 22 protected areas throughout the entire country.
In 2018, Alejandra was distinguished by the German television network Deutsche Welle as one of the 40 women in Latin America who are transforming the region, for their tireless work in pursuit of social development and conservation of natural resources in the country
She has a baccalaureate in tourism and a master’s degree from the University of Costa Rica in Business Administration with a specialization in marketing. She has participated in numerous training related to environmental protection and justice, leadership, and community development, among others. Alejandra also gives talks about climate change, conservation of tropical forests, and sustainable tourism and in schools and colleges in Costa Rica and the United States. Alejandra is currently pursuing a master’s degree in natural resources management