Fátima Alonso

Fátima Alonso is a biologist, educator, and science communicator from Mexico whose work bridges environmental education and artistic expression. Deeply inspired by the biodiversity of Latin America, she creates playful and creative learning experiences that help children develop emotional and ethical connections to nature. Through projects like Bichos Creativos, she designs board games and storytelling tools that make environmental concepts tangible and joyful, especially for young audiences. Fátima believes early environmental education is key to nurturing future generations of changemakers. Her mission is to make science feel personal, accessible, and imaginative for children. By combining art, biology, and community storytelling, her work invites children and families to see themselves as active guardians of their ecosystems. With a strong commitment to local impact and a deep love for bugs, forests, and fungi, Fátima is crafting a model of education that centers care, wonder, and sustainability in the face of environmental crisis.