Hugo Mogollon

About Hugo Mogollon

I’m a mission-driven leader with over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of sustainability, conservation, and food systems. I’ve led organizations through major growth and transformation, always grounded in the belief that lasting impact comes from centering people, science, and community.I currently serve as President and CEO of Galápagos Conservancy, where I lead efforts to protect and restore one of the most iconic ecosystems on the planet. My work has spanned from the highlands of Ecuador to the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, focused on building strong teams, multi-sector partnerships, and systems that drive equity and resilience.I hold a Master’s in Natural Resources and Leadership for Sustainability from Virginia Tech and have served on multiple regional and national advisory bodies. Originally from Ecuador and now based in Washington, DC, I’m passionate about lifting local leadership and ensuring the future of places and communities that matter deeply to our planet’s health.

Experience

1. President & Chief Executive Officer

   Galápagos Conservancy

   Feb 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   As President & CEO of Galápagos Conservancy, I lead efforts to protect and restore one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems. I oversee our conservation programs, strategic partnerships, and fundraising initiatives to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Galápagos Islands.

Education

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  Executive Education, Nonprofit Leadership

  2022

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Executive Scholar, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

• Virginia Tech

  Executive Master in Natural Resources and Leadership for Sustainability, Environmental Science

  2014 — 2015

• Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

  1996 — 2002

Skills

• Environmental Science
• Environmental Education
• Strategy
• Policy Analysis
• Research
• Environmental Awareness
• Public Policy
• Natural Resource Management
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Sustainable Development
• International Development
• Field Work
• Conservation Issues
• Project Management
• Wildlife
• Program Management
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Strategic Planning
• Capacity Building
• Ecology
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Nonprofits
• Environmental Policy
• Community Outreach
• Fundraising
• Management
• Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos)
• Science
• Proposal Writing
• Biodiversity
• Ngos