OUR TEAM
Mothers of the Amazon is a global network of forest advocates
Mothers of the Amazon is a global network of over 40 multi-disciplinary forest advocates composed of indigenous leaders, sustainability strategists, architects, agro-forestry agents, environmental engineers, health scientists, doctors, water treatment specialists, lawyers, permaculture specialists, educators, writers, filmmakers, all dedicated to the safeguard of the Amazon rainforest and the protection of the health of its indigenous communities. Meet our executive team!
Administrative TEAM
FOUNDER - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BANE SALEH
Mother of Gaia, environmental strategist, architect, health researcher
DIRECTOR OF INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
YAWA BANE
Father of Sia, Mawapai and Sia Jr, chief of the village of Lago Lindo, sociologist, anthropologist.
INDIGENOUS DIRECTOR
YUBE HUNI KUIN
Father of 10 beautiful children, Vice President of the Huni Kuin Federation, agro-forestry specialist.
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
VICTORIA CHARLES
Mother of Valentina, professor in sustainability, zero waste specialist
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