Caribbean Regenerative
Community Development
About Us
Founded in 2021, Caribbean Regenerative Community Development (CRCD) is a not-for-profit organization that aims to implement on the ground efforts to advance the regeneration of Puerto Rico’s natural resources and communities. Our goal is to assist disadvantaged communities and underserved landowners in achieving economic resilience and well-being.
What We Do
Our
Projects
CRCD works with the establishment of agroforestry plantations and native trees; soil improvement; educational workshops; community training and empowerment; environmental assessments and management recommendations towards greater environmental and economic resilience; and establishing partnerships between agencies, municipalities, and communities.
Our Team
CRCD was founded in 2021 by a team of dedicated experts that have been contributing to the sustainable development of disadvantaged communities and conservation efforts in the Caribbean for over ten years. At CRCD our team includes a group of diverse professionals with backgrounds in agroforestry, social ecology, grant management, public relations, marketing, and environmental and biological sciences.
Merari
Roman Martinez
Executive Assistant
Sharleen
Ortiz Rivera
Outreach Coordinator
Connor
Harron, PHD
Associate Director, Co-Founder
Diana
Guzmán Colón, PhD
Data Scientist
Yehokhanan
Lugo
Agronomist
Mariana
Quinones Rosado
Executive Director, Co-Founder
Ricardo
Liquet, MS
Director of Agriculture & Sustainability
Ian
Jimenez
Biochar Production Technical Assistant
Get
Involved
Join our team of volunteers fighting for sustainable agriculture, food security and the protection of Puerto Rico’s most vulnerable ecosystems.
We're always looking for energetic volunteers to help us regenerate and revive Puerto Rico's agriculture. If that's you, contact us through this form. We'll be in touch soon!