CATIE Bets on Innovation and Dynamism of International Interns

• The institution is a firm believer in the innovative power of international interns

CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center) is proud to welcome a diverse and talented group of 18 interns from 9 countries: Germany, Switzerland, France, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Costa Rica.

These young professionals are making significant contributions in various research units at CATIE, bringing new perspectives and dynamism to different projects.

We are very grateful for the valuable contribution of these international interns and welcome them to our research center.

International Interns

1. Lucia Enreh - Germany, University of Gottingen. Area of interest: Forests
2. Leni Weege - Germany, Visioneers Group. Area of interest: Agrotourism
3. Amelie Guderian - Germany, Visioneers Group. Area of interest: Agrotourism
4. Mathilde Petit- France, Institut Agro Rennes-Angers, Rennes campus. Area of interest: Cocoa
5. Baptiste Magaud– Francia, Institut Agro Rennes Angers. Area of interest: Cocoa
6. Andréa Gendre– Francia, Institut Agro Rennes Angers. Area of interest: Livestock
7. Alberto Martins Oliveira - Brazil, Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Area of interest: Coffee
8. Raquel Verónica Guerrero Chuez - Ecuador, Universidad Nacional de la Planta. Area of interest: Cocoa
9. Shannon Linehan - United States, University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Area of interest: Agrotourism
10. Erick Emmanuel Ruíz Clemente - Mexico, Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas (UNICACH). Area of interest: Agrotourism
11. Robert Stéphane – Suiza, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland/HEPIA, Area of interest: Coffee
12. Daniela André Campos - Costa Rica, University of Costa Rica. Area of interest: Cambio Climático
13. Juan Trejo Nolasco - Mexico, Universidad Autónoma de Chapingo. Area of interest: Cocoa
14. Lizbeth Cortés José - Mexico, Universidad Autónoma de Chapingo. Area of interest: Cocoa
15. Yasmín Alexandra Cabrera Gustín – Colombia, Universidad de Nariño. Area of interest: Agroforestry
16. María Alejandra Martínez Pareja – Colombia, Universidad de Nariño. Area of interest: Agroforestry
17. Jenniffer Tatiana Díaz-Chaux – Colombia, Universidad de la Amazonia. Area of interest: Biostatistics
18. Gianpiero Borja D’Ambrosio - Costa Rica, University of Costa Rica. Area of interest: Coffee

These interns are working on projects ranging from agroforestry and agrotourism to cocoa, coffee, climate change, and biostatistics, demonstrating the breadth and diversity of research at CATIE. Their presence not only enriches our academic and professional environment but also strengthens international ties and promotes the exchange of knowledge and experiences.