Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Through the Program, Torres Barreto coordinates multi-sectoral efforts, empowers citizens to be part of the restoration process, and ensures the well-being of residents in the metropolitan area.
Brenda is a professional in the field of sustainability. She has extensive experience in environmental management, corporate social responsibility, and public policy development through empowerment and multi-sector partnerships. She has held leadership positions in Puerto Rico and the United States. She is a LEED-accredited professional for green building development. She received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico and a Master of Science in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Brenda's passion is managing nonprofit organizations dedicated to habitat conservation and restoration.
She was part of the team at the New York State Department of Environment, where she advised Governor Andrew Cuomo. She also directed the Puerto Rico Government's Office for Federal Affairs in New York. In California, Brenda served as Executive Director of the state's third-largest Audubon Society chapter, which serves 4,000 active members and over 100 volunteers. She also worked as a Public Policy Analyst for the U.S. Forest Service in Washington, D.C.
In late 2016, Brenda returned to Puerto Rico with her family to contribute her skills to the island. Currently, Brenda serves as Executive Director of the San Juan Bay Estuary.
