OceanExpert ID: 73524
Dra. IRÁN ANDIRA GUZMÁN- MÉNDEZ
Scientist
Quick Info
Work Location
Calle 39 #645A
97314 Mérida, Yucatán
Mexico
Nationality
Mexico
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Highest Degree
Phd
Job Type
Teaching/Education
Research
Research
Subject Area
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology
Activities
- National coordination of Blue Schools Mexico (IOC-UNESCO).
- Design, implementation, and evaluation of ocean literacy programs at national.
- Development of educational materials, participatory methodologies, and didactic strategies for children, youth, teachers, and communities.
- Applied research on invasive species, molecular ecology, genetic connectivity, environmental education, and community engagement.
- Design and execution of ocean literacy projects focused on climate change, coastal resilience, and conservation of the Mesoamerican Reef System.
- Facilitation of workshops, training sessions, and itinerant ocean literacy fairs.
- Development of socio-environmental diagnostics, work plans, communication strategies, and technical reports.
- Institutional partnership building across schools, governments, NGOs, the scientific community, and civil society.
Sea regions of study
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
North Pacific Ocean
Caribbean Sea
North Pacific Ocean
Skills
Ocean literacy, marine education, invasive species management, molecular markers and genetic connectivity, environmental education, science communication, conservation planning, community engagement, monitoring and evaluation, instructional design, participatory methodologies, workshop facilitation, curriculum development, strategic planning, project management, educational material development, collaborative leadership, strategic communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and creative pedagogy.
Working language(s)
English
Spanish
Spanish
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Marine scientist and ocean literacy specialist dedicated to creating transformative educational experiences and community-centered initiatives. I coordinate Blue Schools Mexico (IOC-UNESCO) and lead projects on environmental education, invasive species, climate change, and coastal conservation. I work to deliver high-quality, innovative, and impactful ocean literacy programs across Mexico.
Last Updated: 2025-11-28