My name is Franco Prego, a Nicaraguan environmental scientist committed to promoting sustainable and healthy lifestyles. My personal and professional background is defined by a continuous interest in international mobility and cultural exchange; to date, I have lived in seven countries, an experience that has broadened my perspective on the relationship between the environment, society, and well-being.
In my leisure time, I engage in cultural and recreational activities, such as visiting parks and museums, enjoying coastal environments, or pursuing activities in a domestic setting.
Areas of interest
. Development and international cooperation . Environment and sustainability
Work competencies
. Academic and scientific writing . Communication and science outreach . Project management . Quantitative research . Team management
Interpersonal competencies
. Adaptability . Empathy . Teamwork
What inspired my career path
I believe my vocation stems from an early affinity for plants and animals. Later, while living in an arid environment with limited vegetation, I came to recognize my particular appreciation for green landscapes and water-associated environments.
In terms of education, I completed my primary studies at a Salesian institution and my secondary studies at a Jesuit school, experiences that imparted distinct influences on my understanding of spirituality, human values, and commitment to social action.
Fun fact about me
Cycling along a remote and dark road by the shore of a lake, under the light of the full moon and guided only by the glow of fireflies, I encountered unexpected companions who led me to an unknown destination at the heart of an island distinguished by the presence of two volcanoes and located within a vast lake inhabited by freshwater sharks. This experience on Ometepe Island exemplifies the transformative potential of venturing into unfamiliar environments and embracing the uncertainty inherent to exploration.
My expectations for collaborating in TH+IN
I remain receptive to proposals for collaboration and spaces for dialogue aimed at generating substantive contributions toward building a more sustainable and equitable future. I consider interdisciplinary cooperation and the exchange of perspectives to be essential tools for addressing contemporary environmental and social challenges, as well as for driving innovative solutions with a long-term positive impact.
