OUR STORY
Our fast growing team of scientists, veterinarians, filmmakers and dedicated individuals are passionate about wildlife conservation and are working tirelessly to protect the jaguar population and their habitat. With our expertise and commitment, we are making a significant impact in preserving the jaguar population and their ecosystem. Join us in our mission to protect these magnificent creatures and their habitat.
MEET THE TEAM
Founder & President
Abbie Martin
American zoologist and skilled mariner from Upstate New York, leads the Jaguar Identification Project, founded in 2015. Using citizen science and remote cameras, the project studies jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal. She also founded the nonprofit Wetland Research Center (2020) and has documented nearly 350 jaguars, building the largest demographic database for the species while promoting their value alive in the ecosystem.
Vice President & Biologist
João Rodrigues
Biologist from Cuiabá, Brazil, with a strong passion for jaguars and wildlife. With a deep interest in zoology and conservation, he has experience working with Neotropical mammals and contributes to projects focused on the research and protection of Brazilian fauna. As a member of the Jaguar Identification Project team, he is dedicated to fieldwork, supporting the study and conservation of jaguars in their natural habitat.
Field Researcher & Veterinarian
Helena Aimée
Brazilian veterinarian born in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, she is passionate about wildlife and nature. Throughout her career, she has worked on One Health–focused projects, particularly involving emerging diseases. She currently serves as a board member and field researcher with the Jaguar Identification Project, with a strong interest in Conservation Medicine and environmental protection.
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Board Member & Biologist
Bruno Jacob
Brazilian environmental professional that after an exchange program in Australia (2018–2020) earned a degree in Environmental Management and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s in Biology in São Paulo. He has experience in jaguar monitoring in the northern Pantanal and in environmental consulting, focusing on wildlife surveys. As part of the Jaguar ID Project, he supports research and project coordination. ​
Content Lead & Zoologist
Charlie Brewer
UK-born science communicator with a degree in zoology. He currently serves as the content and film lead for the Jaguar Identification Project, where he combines his passion for wildlife with his expertise in visual storytelling. He joined the project in October 2023, where he contributed to the project and gathered vital film and media content.
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Social Media Manager & Content Lead
Teresa Vale
Biologist with a Master’s in Wild Animal Biology from the Royal Veterinary College and a background in environmental biology from the University of Lisbon. She has experience in wildlife conservation and science communication, having worked across Portugal, the United States, and Tanzania. She is currently involved in communications and content creation for the Jaguar Identification Project.
Secretary & Veterinarian
Leonardo Campos
Veterinarian who graduated in 2022, with postgraduate training in wild and exotic animal medicine and ongoing specialization in anesthesia, emergency, and intensive care for these species. He works as a clinician focused on wildlife and exotic animals. He has participated in jaguar capture campaigns with ICMBio at Serra da Capivara National Park and serves as a Jaguar Identification Project ambassador in São Paulo.
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Data Analyst & Researcher
Léa Trackoen
Holds a Master’s degree in Ecophysiology, Ecology, and Ethology from the University of Strasbourg and is passionate about wildlife conservation, particularly terrestrial carnivorous mammals and felids. Throughout her academic and field experiences, she has developed a strong interest in wildlife–human interactions and coexistence among carnivore species. Through internships, volunteer work, and research projects, she has built diverse skills dedicated to advancing the conservation of wildlife.