Jackeline Mendoza

Field Coordinator

Jackeline Mendoza

8 Primates

Jackeline Mendoza

Field Coordinator

Jackeline Mendoza is a biologist in Wired Amazon at the Tambopata Research Center, where she leads citizen science and research experiences. Educated at the Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, her expertise focuses on the ecology of large mammals, using innovative methods like camera traps and bioacoustics to capture the dynamics and richness of Amazonian wildlife. Jackeline has devoted her career to research and conservation, blending science and technology to help visitors connect deeply with the ecosystem. Her work on projects like 8 Primates offers people from various cultures the opportunity to experience nature in a meaningful and immersive way. For Jackeline, inspiring others to learn about and value the Amazon is key to its preservation. With a passion for teaching, particularly about biodiversity, she sees the rainforest as her home and spends each day learning from nature and sharing that knowledge with those around her.