Gabriela is a biologist with a Master of Science, and is currently the coordinator of two fisheries improvement projects (FIPs) in the state of Baja California, Mexico, where she manages spaces for communication and negotiation between 14 small-scale fishing community organizations, authorities and science to improve sustainability of fishing activities. In addition, she directs activities to promote social responsibility and dissemination of human rights for fishermen and fisherwomen in five states of Mexico. Gabriela has ten years of experience in fisheries issues from management, social organization and culture.