A British/American anthropologist with over 3 years experience in the Manu Biosphere Reserve and the Peruvian Andes specialising his skills in eco-tourism, natural resource development, team building and education.

Quinn formed CREES back in 2003 and has developed the organisation bringing onboard a host of like-minded professionals. Quinn is responsible for driving forward the vision of CREES and brings the structure and backbone required for the team to function at maximum strength.

Acting as CREES' representative in the United Kingdom, Alex also helps with strategy and general administration.

Miluska is a professional Peruvian lawyer based in Cusco. Miluska tirelessly campaigns to ensure that all CREES activities are above board, respectable, safe and professionally managed from a legal point of view.

Gladys keeps the Cusco office functioning and provides support for representatives in the field. She helps ensure that the CREES office in Cusco operates efficiently.

Armando is a biology lecturer at Lima University and has been involved in consultancy work for CREES as well as provided advice on a scientific level.

Our In-house Taxonomist, Olinto is a Peruvian biologist and the Head Curator of the Natural History Museum in Cusco. Olinto specialises in biogeography and assists us with all matters concerning species collecting and preservation.

Our In-house Engineer: an friendly and easy going engineer dedicated to sustainable development with over 6 years experience in the Manu Biosphere Reserve, Ruben is responsible for keeping everyone smiling and ensuring that all our projects are structurally sound.

A biology teacher and proactive educator Joaquin also works as a consultant for CREES. He headed up CREES's consultancy concerning the biological and tourism potential of the Communal Amarakaeri Reserve to the east of the Manu Biosphere Reserve for the Federation of Natives in Madre de Dios and the United Nations Development Program.

Our Education Coordinator, a children's teacher from Spain, Marlen has been in Peru on and off for 3 years and has been involved in the design and implementation of our numerous education programmes. Marlen has worked as a teacher in the rainforests of Quillabamba (West of Manu) training local teachers in new experimental learning techniques and adding much needed energy to the educational process experienced by local children in the Quillabamba area and elsewhere.