The Team

“We are people that believe in what we do, committed to the protection and welfare of primates”

 

Our team consists of workers and volunteers who identify with the values of the organization and are committed to the protection and welfare of primates. We are a multidisciplinary, motivated and professional team. Since our early days we have integrated using protocols and working methods that have allowed us to be one of the few places worldwide that is fighting for primates’ survival on all necessary fronts. Excellent care is given to the rescued animals.

The Board

Olga Feliu

OLGA FELIU
Veterinary graduate.
Master´s Degree in Primatology and Doctorate in Primate Ethology at the University of Barcelona.
Co-founder, Patronage member and Director of the Mona Foundation.

Amparo Barba

AMPARO BARBA
B.A. in Tourism.
Co-founder, Patronage member and treasurer of MONA Foundation.

Manel Maraña

MANEL MARAÑA
Veterinary graduate at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Co-founder and Patronage member of MONA Foundation.

Our Team

Alba Gómara

ALBA GÓMARA
Bachelor´s degree in Psychology.
Master´s degree in Primatology, Doctorate in Primate Ethology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Co head-keeper, joint responsible of the Rescue and Rehabilitation Department.
Volunteer Coordinator.

Arantxa García

ARANTXA GARCÍA
Bachelor´s degree in Biology at the University of Girona.
Department of Environmental Education.
Community Manager.

Assaf Chiprout

ASSAF CHIPROUT
Maintenance and Construction Coordinator.
Co head-keeper, joint responsible of the Rescue and Rehabilitation Department.

Barbara Sansone

BARBARA SANSONE
Postgraduate’s degree in Primatology at Fundació Mona and the University of Girona.
Co head-keeper, joint responsible of the Rescue and Rehabilitation Department.

Cistina Valsera

CRISTINA VALSERA
Bachelor´s degree in Biology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Co head-keeper, joint responsible of the Rescue and Rehabilitation Department.
Responsible of Communication & Press.
Digital Project Manager.

David Riba

DAVID RIBA
Bachelor´s Degree in History and Anthropology at the University of Barcelona.
Master´s degree in Prehistoric Archeology and Human Evolution at the University of Rovira and Virgili.
Researcher at the IPHES.
Head of MONA’s Environmental Education Department.

Dietmar Crailsheim

DIETMAR CRAILSHEIM
Bachelor´s Degree in “Environmental Systematic Science–Biology” at the Karl-Franzens University, Austria.
Master’s degree in Primatology at the University of Barcelona.
Co head-keeper, joint responsible of the Rescue and Rehabilitation Department.
Maintenance and Construction Coordinator.
Research Project Coordinator

Francisco Jiménez

FRANCISCO JIMÉNEZ
Assistant.

Magali Joffre

MAGALI JOFFRE
Graduate in Administrative Management and Veterinary Technical Assistant Degree in France.
Administration Department.

Magali Joffre

MARTÍ MASIP
Graduated in History from UAB.
Master in Primatology Fund.UdG -Fundación MONA.
Master’s Degree in Secondary Education Teaching from the International University of La Rioja.
Department of Environmental Education.

Patricia G

PATRICIA G. GONZÁLEZ
Degree in Biology from the University of Salamanca.
Master in Primatology Fund.UdG-F.MONA.
Master’s Degree in Teacher Training from the Isabel I University of Burgos.
Leisure and free time Monitor course by the MSC School of Castilla y León.
Department of Environmental Education.

Xavier Benzekri

XAVIER BENZEKRI
Bachelor & Master in Business Administration and Management from ESADE Business School
Executive Director.

We are lucky to have the help from:

Gustavo Bravo

GUSTAVO A. BRAVO
Bachelor´s degree in Marine Biology at the Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, Colombia.
Volunteer in Mona since 2001. Web administration and graphic design.

Rosa García

ROSA GARCÍA
Volunteer in Mona since 2001 making the weekly purchase.


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