Podcast: Role of women in the conservation of Cocos Island, with Katty Conejo
- The first woman to become Deputy Manager of Cocos Island National Park, Katty Conejo, tells us about the challenges she faced when she began her work in 2005
- “The Island and its Voices” is a podcast of the Cocos Marine Conservation Area and Friends of Cocos Island Foundation.
In the new episode of the podcast “The Island and its Voices,” we spoke with Katty Conejo, the first woman to take on a decision-making position for Cocos Island National Park, when she was appointed Deputy Manager in 2005.
A native of Tilarán, Katty Conejo is a marine biologist. She was a sea turtle researcher and volunteer coordinator with the Association of Volunteers for Service in Protected Areas, a researcher at WideCast, and she has worked in the tourism sector.
Within the framework of International Women’s Day, we delved into the role of women in marine conservation and the challenges they face, as well as the progress that has been made in recent years.
«I think that women are now more recognized and given more merit. The more visible our work is, the more people will have access to know and admire them,” Katty said of the advances in the last 20 years.
In this episode, we address from the negative comments of some colleagues when she came to the importance of women supporting and inspiring each other.
Available in audio and video, “The Island and its Voices” can be enjoyed on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcast.
