Based in Tarija, Bolivia, Monica Ostria has 25 years of professional experience in environmental conservation, institutional development, project development and management, fundraising, forestry, climate change, and public policy, and has worked in over 21 countries. In her current role as an independent consultant, Monica advises non-profit organizations with institutional development needs on topics including donor relations and prospecting, proposal and project development and management, and board and staff development.
As Director of The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) Parks in Peril Program, Monica worked for 12 years with over 200 partner organizations to conserve 45 million acres in 18 countries. After living in the United States for 33 years, Monica became TNC’s Bolivia Country Program Director and moved back to her home country. In this role, she gained firsthand experience in public policy, climate change, and forestry issues. As Regional Director for TNC’s Southern Andes Conservation Program, Monica led a team of over 45 professionals in four countries (Argentina, Chile, Peru and Bolivia), and was responsible for the development and implementation of conservation strategies. Monica holds an M.A. in International Communication, and a B.A. in International Affairs.