The People Behind the Mission
Our Team
Oro Ecológico Nexus LLC is built on the expertise of conservation finance specialists, indigenous community leaders, field engineers, and governance professionals working across Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, and Brazil.
CEO & Founder
Antonio Farouk Kaik
Antonio Farouk Kaik is the CEO and Founder of Oro Ecológico Nexus LLC, the international platform that holds signed carbon-credit rights and Natural Capital mandates across 71+ areas and 27+ million hectares in Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, and Brazil — with zero carbon credits sold. Based in Tampa, Florida, he leads a multi-country portfolio bringing together indigenous communities and private landowners under clear territorial instruments. His work centers on building institutional-grade origin: community Life Plans (Planes de Vida), Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), independent Ethics & Transparency Committee oversight, and a sequenced pathway — ESG Impact Membership first, then carbon, Natural Capital, and Article 6, each on its own community decision. Kaik holds a business administration degree from the International Business School ADEX (Lima, Peru).
Ethics & Transparency Committee
The Ethics & Transparency Committee provides independent oversight of impact claims, year-end validation, and FPIC standards across the ESG Impact Membership program. Community authority over the process is not a principle — it is the mechanism.
Chair — Ethics & Transparency Committee
Juan Reátegui Silva
Independent oversight of impact claims, FPIC standards, and year-end validation across the ESG Impact Membership program.
Indigenous Leadership Chair — Ethics & Transparency Committee
Tabea Casique Coronado
Independent oversight of impact claims, FPIC standards, and year-end validation across the ESG Impact Membership program.
Field & Advisory Team
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - colombia
Alexander Callejas
Alexander Callejas is an accomplished Forest Engineer and technical specialist responsible for the monitoring, supervision, and execution of development plans within forestry projects in Colombia. He oversees the implementation of nature-based solutions and coordinates the collection and entry of vital engineering and environmental data into specialized software platforms. His expertise includes the management of water and forest resources, health and safety oversight, and technical documentation of project activities.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - Bolivia Ambassador & Stewardship Lead · Santa Cruz Region (Bolivia–Brazil) · COOPAIBRA
Antonia Salvatierra
Antonia Salvatierra is an environmental specialist based in Bolivia, supporting community engagement and territorial documentation across the Bolivian portfolio. Her work focuses on indigenous territory coordination, environmental assessment, and the documentation of community governance structures that underpin the Natural Capital mandate process.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - North Bolivia Operations & Territory Coordinator · Indigenous Rights & FPIC Lead (Bolivia · Brazil · Peru · Colombia)
Leonardo Loras Melgar
Leonardo Loras Melgar coordinates territorial operations across the BENI region of Bolivia And Brazil portfolio in Coordination with COOPAIBRA, supporting the documentation, characterization, and readiness file preparation for private stewardship landscapes. His work bridges field-level community engagement with the institutional documentation requirements of the ESG Impact Membership program.
AFOLU Territory Coordinator & ARR Technical Leader Brazil · Bolivia · Peru · Colombia Field Execution · Seedling Planting · Irrigation & Community Stewardship
Juliano Mendes Coenga
Juliano Mendes Coenga coordinates territorial engagement across the COOPAIBRA network in Brazil, supporting the 14-area portfolio. His work focuses on community liaison, mandate documentation, and the preparation of readiness files for the Brazilian territories.
Strategic Advisor — Institutional Markets
Joshua Scott Henry
Joshua Scott Henry advises Oro Ecológico Nexus on institutional market positioning, investor relations, and the structuring of ESG Impact Membership engagements. He brings experience in environmental finance and helps translate the origin infrastructure ORO has built into terms that institutional partners can act on.
Colombia Ambassador Leadership Team · October 2026
As our portfolio grows to 71+ areas and 27+ million hectares under signed instruments, so does our responsibility to ensure that conservation, community engagement, and environmental stewardship are represented by exceptional local leaders. We are proud to welcome the latest members of our Colombia Ambassador Leadership Team — professionals bringing expertise in environmental education, forestry, biodiversity conservation, indigenous engagement, community development, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem restoration. More than ambassadors, they are trusted leaders working directly with communities, landowners, indigenous territories, and regional stakeholders to advance our mission of creating measurable environmental and social impact.
