We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, innovative environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Meet the people making a difference and see how their expertise drives ECOTOP´s mission forward.
Joachim is a farmer and scientist with over four decades of experience. He pioneered Dynamic Agroforestry through ECOTOP
Agronomic engineer (MSc, Wageningen University) focused on sustainable farming and agroforestry-based carbon removals.
She works with research on agroforestry systems of cocoa and coffee with indigenous people
Nikolas Haller has been the Project and Program Manager at Ecotop Suisse GmbH since 2022.
Senior consultant with vast international experience in Dynamic Agroforestry
Senior international consultant with long-standing experience in forestry and agroforestry projects across Africa and Latin America.
Agronomist specialized in agroecology and agroforestry, with experience in Amazonian restoration.
Carmen is a Project Coordinator in Alto Beni, an Industrial Engineer (UMSA) and member of Fair Trade–Bolivia
Walter studied agronomy at Technical School of UMSS, University of Cochabamba.
Antonio holds a PhD from Bangor University, UK and works as a senior consultant in Western Africa.
Lucia, currently the Scientific Coordinator of SysCom Sara Ana, is an agronomist.
Samuel studied a Master of Climate Change and Development at University London
He is an agroforestry and agronomy specialist experienced in sustainable land-use and regenerative systems.
Patrick studied international agriculture at the HAFL in Switzerland, folowed by a MSc
Steven learned agroforestry practices with different farmers in Brasil. He is giving train
Jose is a Senior Agronomist at Ecotop specializing in regenerative agriculture and soil restoration in semi-arid regions
David holds an MSc from Wageningen University and brings experience from landscape restoration and monitoring initiatives in Africa
Julio is in charge of the agronomic management of the Sara Ana research station.
Philippe is a senior consultant responsible for projects in Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso.
Viki is responsible for the administration of the research and training centre Sara Ana.
Ronald Vladimir Ochoa Calle is a on field technician.
Victor Hugo Inofuentes Otoya a is a on field technician.
Benjamin specializes in agroforestry systems management and is a professional arborist.
She is a Social Communicator and responsible for the Pedagogical Coordination.
Julieta is responsible for the welfare of our Sara Ana team, being in charge of the food