Alicia Cardona Barreña

Passionate to create opportunities for society to be able to participate and collaborate with science, with an added value and for a greater impact.

Biologist by training -specialised in marine ecology and conservation-, connecting scientific research, environmental educational, and climate justice throughout various internships / volunteerships / jobs around countries, ultimatedly for a more just and sustainable future for all. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Biology from the University of Sussex (England), an MSc in Marine Mammal Sciences -with a special focus on anthropogenic noise pollution and Acoustics research- from the University of St Andrews (Scotland), and a Postgraduate title in Fundraising from IL3-Universitat de Barcelona.

I combine my passion and motivation for the conservation of our planet, global health and sustainability, with my multidisciplinary person. I share my knowledge and experience as a biologist, environment educator, project and funding manager, to contribute at joining efforts at protecting planetary and social welfare. I thrive to be a transformative change agent with every action I take and have worked the past years as outreach Scientist to do so.

I am currently the responsible for coordinating philanthropy and private sector strategic alliances at CREAF. My work mainly consists in the search and identification of collaborations and funding opportunities from the private sector (general public, philanthropists, foundations and companies).  

- Why? My mission is to improve the continuity and applicability of CREAF’s research, contributing to the knowledge transfer of the scientific evidence generated by all researchers and technicians.

- How? Translating the science of excellence from CREAF to society, creating value proposals of impact, seeking to getting society involved in research and the adaptation to global change (Science For All).

My happy place is in the ocean (I wish I could go scuba-diving more often), love dancing and singing, cannot say no to going to try new drinks and food, and I'm discovering the wonders and peace of mind of the yoga world (and loving it!).