Figueroa Institute for Conservation and Urban Science
Advancing conservation and urban ecology through data analysis and collaborative research.
Capability Statement
FICUS LLC | Figueroa Institute for Conservation and Urban Science
adr.fig.phd@gmail.com | Hialeah, Florida
(Website: www.ficus-ecology.com — placeholder)
Meet the Founder
Driven by a passion for protecting our natural world, I’ve dedicated my career to advancing conservation biology and restoration ecology since 2016. During my undergraduate studies, I double-majored in Environmental Studies: Natural Resources Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, with a minor in Biological Sciences and certification in Biodiversity Conservation and Management—laying a robust foundation for my scientific journey.
In graduate school, I investigated how seasonality influences frugivory, seed dispersal, and individual diet specialization in gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) within the globally imperiled pine rockland ecosystem of Miami-Dade County, Florida—earning my PhD in Earth Systems Science: Natural Resources Science and Management. Later, at the University of Florida, I developed a decision support tool to prioritize invasive species threatening Everglades ecosystems, fulfilling a critical mandate under the 2020 Water Resources Development Act.
I have extensive expertise in conservation biology, restoration ecology, field research, data analysis (frequentist and Bayesian), coding (R Studio, R Shiny, HTML, CSS, JavaScript), GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), technical writing, science communication, and public speaking.
I’m eager to collaborate on innovative projects that drive sustainable solutions and restore native habitats and threatened species populations.
Let’s connect to explore how we can work together to safeguard our environment!
FICUS LLC Overview
FICUS LLC is a science-based ecological consulting firm providing analytical, spatial, and communication services to support conservation and urban ecological initiatives. We integrate scientific rigor with local insight to support agencies, institutions, and research partners with innovative and actionable solutions.
Location: Hialeah, Florida
Entity Type: Single-member LLC
Past Performance
Our founder has contributed to ecological research and restoration efforts in collaboration with:
- Federal Agencies – National Park Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and USDA
- State Agencies – Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, FDEP, FWC, and South Florida Water Management District
- Tribal Government – Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and Seminole Tribe of Florida
- Local Government – Broward County, Collier County, Martin County, Miami-Dade County, Monroe County
- Academic Research Labs – FAU, FIU, NC State University, São Paulo State University (Brazil), Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Spain), University of Florida, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Virginia
- Nonprofits – Audubon Nature Institute, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, South Florida Wildlife Center, Zoo Miami
Differentiators
- Ph.D. in Ecology with advanced skills in statistics, R, GIS, and science writing
- Background in Everglades ecology, urban biodiversity, and restoration science
- Expertise in both field and analytical methods
- Based in South Florida – responsive to local conservation needs
Business Details
NAICS Codes:
- 541620 – Environmental Consulting Services
- 541690 – Other Scientific & Technical Consulting
- 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
DUNS / UEI: [Available upon SAM registration]
CAGE Code: [Pending]