Meet our Participants

Citlalli Diaz

Snorkeling Experience Reveals Vocation for Young Woman

"Thanks to this experience I found what I love most - Marine Biology. I want to continue to learn and be a part of the change that we need."

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Raven Dryden

EPI Participant Seeks Change Locally and Abroad

“EPI has opened my eyes to the vastness of the world and the human impact upon it. It has shown me the problems of the world as well as the tools to fix it.”

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Victor Mena

Costa Rica Student Strives for a Better Future

“Having now seen a Leatherback that I had no knowledge of before, I don’t want to eat turtle eggs any more, and I would like to study marine biology or something related to the ocean.”

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Ike Wallace

Student Aquires New Awareness

"Pre-Costa Rica, I am not sure I had a total grasp on conservation and the state of the world. I gained a new grasp for conservation…the animals there, here… all of the trash, pollution… directly impacts the animals and the world. I think I will probably carry this entire trip with me all of my life... what we're doing is making an impact."

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Alejandro Delgado

EPI Student Becomes a High School Biology Teacher

“The most important thing EPI offers to Costa Rican students is the value of marine conservation and the importance of marine turtles. EPI is increasing the level of conservation knowledge in the youth of Costa Rica, with interest, passion, and support.”

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Dulce María Villalejos Martínez

A New Voice for Ocean Protection

“I feel more aware of nature and of all living things, and for me, it cleared up any doubts about what career I will choose.”

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Eleanor Boli

Alum Finds Calling in Costa Rica

“I haven’t met a local student who doesn’t see the world a little bit differently, after participating in an EPI program. For some, like me, it changes the course of a life.”

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Dani Babel

Student Designs T-shirts for Turtles

“As high school students, my classmates and I realize we alone cannot halt the illegal trafficking of sea turtles. We hope that through our small efforts we can begin to change the minds of those who do.”

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Alissa Petrities

Conservation Leads to Transformation

“My experience with EPI has enabled me to focus on what is important in my life, and has also given me a greater perspective on the world in which we live.”

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Omar Leon

A Fisherman Goes Green

“After my EPI course I think that I am more conscious of the environment. I look forward to participating in more educational projects in Loreto and passing on the new knowledge.”

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