Julia Lespine

Dedicated conservationist with a scientific background and strong project management skills, seeking opportunities to merge my passion for environmental preservation with my creative prowess in photography and cinematography.

Sea Turtle Conservation Project 

Volunteer World, Quepos, Costa Rica 

• Aided baby sea turtles reach the ocean safely
• Patrolled beaches at night to locate female turtles and relocate their eggs to protect against poachers and predators
• Monitored sloths, planted native tree species and cleaned untended beaches

Coral Reef Monitoring Project 

Volunteer World, Lagon Bleu, Mauritius 

• Volunteered to preserve and restore ecological and biological integrity of the lagoons
• Assessed the health and diversity of coral and fish species, monitor human activities, and participate in coral farming

NASA Deep Space Food Challenge 

• Designed a photobioreactor (PBR) for long term space missions
• Member of the algae food production team