{"id":575,"date":"2026-06-10T20:48:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T20:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/yumbo-mashpi-foundation\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T17:19:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T17:19:53","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/en\/yumbo-mashpi-foundation\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">About Us<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">We are guardians of the Choc\u00f3 Andino Cloud Forest, inspired by the worldview of the Yumbos-Colorados, who considered nature and their surroundings sacred. Today, we continue that legacy through conservation, responsible tourism, and environmental education. <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-5-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-5-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5b9cbc20 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#27500a;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1086\" height=\"1448\" src=\"https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sergio-Basantes.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sergio-Basantes.png 1086w, https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sergio-Basantes-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sergio-Basantes-768x1024.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1086px) 100vw, 1086px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17a92e9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Sergio Basantes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:.5\">PRESIDENT  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Passionate about birds and the conservation of the Choc\u00f3 Andino in Mashpi. Owner of the Mashpi Amagusa Reserve and mentor of the Yumbo Mashpi Foundation. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#27500a;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Janeth-Foto-con-Colibri.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Janeth-Foto-con-Colibri.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Janeth-Foto-con-Colibri-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Janeth-Foto-con-Colibri-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Janeth-Foto-con-Colibri-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17a92e9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Janeth Gualco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:.5\">VICE PRESIDENT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">An economist and nature lover, promoting sustainable tourism and experiences in wildlife observation and photography of the Choc\u00f3 Andino&#8217;s flora and fauna.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5b9cbc20 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#27500a;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Laura-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Laura-1.jpeg 719w, https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Laura-1-267x300.jpeg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17a92e9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Laura Gualco  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:.5\">TREASURER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A tour guide specializing in ornithology and environmental education. She promotes biodiversity conservation through birdwatching experiences and connection with nature. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#27500a;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-07-at-6.49.46-PM-e1784241849781.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17a92e9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Emilio Filbig<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:.5\">SECRETARY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A professional business advisor and director with a solid track record in integrating environmental criteria into the corporate world. In addition to his leadership role, Emilio is a passionate wildlife photographer. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\">How can you support us?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center alignwide has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Your participation is key to continuing to protect our environment. You can be part of the change through: <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Presentation and development of new environmental projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordination for tree planting in your community. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collection and propagation of native seeds. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in environmental education programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center alignfull has-accent-3-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Together we can restore, protect, and bring life to the Choc\u00f3 Andino forest.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/yumbomashpi.org\/en\/contact-us\/\">Join us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Us We are guardians of the Choc\u00f3 Andino Cloud Forest, inspired by the worldview of the Yumbos-Colorados, who considered nature and their surroundings sacred. 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