Danielle Mateo-Matriano
Project Leader: Whale Shark Research and Conservation Project
Dani is an evolutionary biologist, yogi, and creative with a deep curiosity about the interconnectedness of things. She is particularly interested in exploring ways to return the power of conservation to the Filipino people. She joined LAMAVE in 2024 as a Project Leader for the Whale Shark Research and Conservation Project in Southern Leyte.
Dani believes that, ultimately, environmental conservation is about sharing unbiased scientific knowledge and empowering communities to understand and protect our natural resources.
MSc Marine Science, University of the Philippines - Diliman, Philippines