GSC Advisory Board
The Galapagos Science Center is overseen by a governing board of successful scientists with years of experience working on research projects in the Galapagos.
The GSC Advisory Board is composed of appointed representatives from both the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ). The Board meets annually to strategically advise the Co-Directors of the Galapagos Science Center, Amanda Thompson (UNC) and Carlos Mena (USFQ), in their leadership of the institution and facilities.
UNC Members include:
- Adrian Marchetti
- Amanda Thompson, ex-officio
- Corbin Jones, vice chair
- Gina Chowa
- Jill Pfaendtner
- Kelly Weaver, ex-officio
- Steve Walsh, Former GSC Co-Director
USFQ Members include:
- Andrea Encalada
- Carlos Mena, ex-officio
- Carlos Valle
- Cesar Zambrano
- Jaime Ocampo
- Maria de Lourdes Torres
- Sofia Tacle, ex-officio
- Stella de la Torre, Chair
- Susana Cárdenas