Constanza Arévalo (she/her)

Constanza (Coni) is a PhD student in the Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Department at Colorado State University. Her interests lie at the intersection of wildlife conservation, acoustic ecology, and community-led research. Coni’s research integrates passive acoustic monitoring with community participation to gain a more comprehensive understanding of Chile’s threatened temperate forests and the ways communities connect to the sounds of their local ecosystem, with the goal of ultimately co-developing a wildlife monitoring program that reflects both ecological insights and local knowledge. Through her work, Coni seeks to promote justice in conservation by centering the needs and interests of both wildlife and historically marginalized communities. As a Latina scientist, Coni is committed to increasing Latin American representation in conservation and acoustic ecology and aspires to become a mentor and leader for new generations entering these fields.