Agroforestry team
Meet our expert local team of foresters and agronomists who work alongside communities to restore the Amazon Rainforest across two regions of Peru.
Patricia Romero
Managing Director
Ucayali and Loreto Regions, Peru
Patricia leads our in-country operations in Peru. A forest engineer by training she brings a wealth of experience in agroforestry and working with rural Amazonian communities.
Sergio Lopez
Programme Coordinator
Loreto Region, Peru
An expert in agroforestry, Sergio manages the Loreto programme team and coordinates daily activities.
Lindley Grimber Arbildo Trinidad
Forestry Engineer
Ucayali Region, Peru
One of the most senior foresters in our Ucayali team, Lindley (known as Arbildo) brings significant experience within Amazonian native tree cultivation and has specialist nursery skills.
Ludwin Isuiza Orbes
Agronomy Engineer
Ucayali Region, Peru
An agronomist by training, Ludwin has a strong track record working with smallholders to sustainably cultivate cocoa, while also bringing his expertise in the science of soil management.
Carlos Munguía Malpartida
Nursery Manager
Ucayali Region, Peru
A lead farmer committed to agroforestry, Carlos manages our community-run nursery that cultivates all the tree saplings for the Ucayali programme.
Jimmy Paolo Vásquez López
Nursery Manager’s Assistant
Ucayali Region
As a young and enthusiastic agricultural technician, Jimmy supports Carlos in the development and delivery of daily nursery activities.
Glinter Reategui Tamani
Forestry Technician
Loreto Region
With particular expertise in cultivating and grafting cocoa plants, Glinter brings his knowledge of this important high-value crop.
Edward Alberto Flores Arana
Agronomy Engineer
Loreto Region
Recently completed his degree in Agricultural Sciences, Edward specialises in soil restoration, disease control and pest management.
Nora Agustina Saenz Barrera
Nursery Manager
Loreto Region
An agricultural technician who’s committed to improving the livelihoods of rural families, Nora manages our community-run nursery in Loreto.
Teobaldo Tapullima Saboya
Nursery Manager’s Assistant
Loreto Region
With extensive experience in the cultivation of native forest and fruit tree species, Teobaldo supports Nora in running the nursery.
Fundraising & Communications team
Meet our international team of communications experts who are dedicated to spreading the word and raising vital funds for our work to restore the Peruvian Amazon.
Lynette Brooks
Special Advisor
Pro-bono position
With 25+ years’ experience leading fundraising and board development in the environment, education and arts, Lynette is strengthening our fundraising capacity.
Bethan John
Fundraising and Development Manager
Part-time paid position
As a freelance journalist and communications professional, Bethan has over 10 years’ experience working with international conservation charities.
Katie Butler-Manuel
Social Media Content Creator
Volunteer position
With a talent for social media, Katie’s a recent Masters graduate in Climate Change, Management and Finance from Imperial College London.
Chloe Tonkin
Media Relations and Copywriter
Volunteer position
As a Public Relations professional, Chloe supports us with her expert media relations and copywriting services.
Board of Trustees
Meet our highly-experienced and dedicated Board of Trustees for Plant Your Future who all offer their time and expertise on a pro-bono basis.
Jenny Henman
Chairman and Founder
Plant Your Future
A specialist in Natural Climate Solutions, Jenny founded Plant Your Future and provides overall oversight of the team and operations.
Mads Asprem
Trustee
Plant Your Future
With a wealth of technical knowledge, Mads brings experience within forestry, landscape restoration, climate change mitigation and finance.
Grace Clegg
Trustee
Plant Your Future
As a marketing and media professional, Grace injects her creativity to support our communications and fundraising team.
Board of Directors
Meet the directors of our partner organisation in Peru, La Asociación Civil Planta tu Futuro, which shares the same vision and mission as Plant Your Future.
Jenny Henman
Board Member and President
La Asociación Civil Planta tu Futuro
When she founded Plant Your Future, at the same time Jenny also set-up its partner organisation in Peru.
Juan Jose Cardenas
Board Member and Secretary
La Asociación Civil Planta tu Futuro
An attorney, Juan has over 25 years’ experience in developing and financing public and private projects in Peru and across Latin America.
Andrés Huby
Board Member and Treasurer
La Asociación Civil Planta tu Futuro
Specialising in carbon finance and impact investing, Andrés has vast experience of forestry and agroforestry projects across Latin America.
Special thanks to…
Advisor
Juan Chang Olivas
Volunteers
Jenny Oster Warriner
Hannah Tranter
Simon Calder
Naomi Patterson
Logo Design
Sofia Garcia Noriega
Valentina Lopez
Legal Support
Photography
Taking Pictures, Changing Lives is an organisation that raises funds through crowdfunding activities to provide charities with photographers and videographers at no cost. In August 2018, Adam Dickens travelled to Peru to visit our project, and was able to capture a catalogue of photography and video clips that are now being used across our website and social media channels.