Panamanian by blood, biologist by trade, Saskia has researched or worked in conservation through wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, captive breeding and capacity building. Before joining ELTI, she oversaw and directly handled the incubation and rearing of several endangered harpy eagles so they could be reintroduced into the wild. Saskia brings extensive experience with environmental education working with different age groups in rural and urban areas and actively volunteers with other environmental and human rights initiatives in Panama.