As the Conservation Communications Associate, Arturo provides Spanish-bilingual communications media and media outreach to increase the visibility and impact of Hispanic Access’ conservation program.

Prior to joining Hispanic Access, Arturo was a communications lead at an international environmental conservation organization and a consultant at a U.S.-Mexico binational environmental conservation organization. He is the person who led the movement and multi-year campaign to educate the public and legislate the prohibition of plastic bags south of the border, in Tijuana, Mexico.

Arturo has a B.A. in Biology from San Diego State University and an M.S. in Resilient and Sustainable Communities from Prescott College.