top of page

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

WET02570 Edges Of Earth_Adam Moore_Brazil.jpg

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 500 jaguars, building the largest demographic database for the species while promoting their value alive in the ecosystem.

WET03199 Edges Of Earth_Adam Moore_Brazil.jpg

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.

Helena.avif

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.

​

BJL-82.jpeg

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. â€‹

WhatsApp Image 2023-11-05 at 01.11.21.jpeg

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.

​

IMG_9903.jpeg

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.

WhatsApp Image 2026-04-20 at 12.40.26.jpg

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.

​​

​

488e403b-dbb7-4298-a2ba-d9832a4e8a46.JPG

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.

​

19c94011-7ea7-4d0f-9e0f-809b408d6541.jpeg

Board Member

Chris Ang

Wildlife photographer and conservation storyteller dedicated to using photography to support wildlife protection. For the past five years, he has documented the extraordinary wildlife of Brazil's Pantanal, creating images that contribute to the work of conservation organizations including WWF, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and World Animal Protection. Drawing on a previous international career in business strategy, he combines visual storytelling with a strategic approach to inspire greater awareness and action for wildlife conservation.

WhatsApp Image 2025-12-07 at 12.54.00.jpeg

Board Member

Yana White

American conservationist and aspiring ecologist, studies Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with a focus on wildlife conservation and animal behavior. Since 2022, she has contributed to the Jaguar Identification Project and serves on the board of the Wetland Research Center. Her work explores rapid adaptation as a tool for conservation, while her visual media and outreach efforts help connect scientific research with public engagement and environmental advocacy.

HAPPY JAGUARING!

 Get the Latest News & Updates on the Project

Thanks for submitting!

CONTACT US

Do you want to learn more about jaguar conservation? Do you have ideas for how we could make a bigger impact? Or do you want to get involved with our work?

Whatever your interest, we would love to hear from you. Please fill out the contact form below and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your support of the Jaguar ID Project!

Thanks for submitting!

ADDRESS

WHATSAPP

EMAIL

110 Circle Dr N. 
Canastota NY, 13032

+1(607) 237-5471

JIP_logo_3.png
04a60894-6385-4fd8-9a6a-f249a0f510b5.jpg

© 2023 by Jaguar ID Project. Powered and secured by Wix

bottom of page