Auraluz Guzmán
Auraluz Guzmán Torres | Director of Education and Community Alliances
Auraluz’s academic and professional backgrounds have been focused on systemic and holistic approaches to addressing environmental and social issues. She has a BS in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico and an MA in Environmental Leadership from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. Through her professional work experience, Auraluz has been involved in the development of environmental education programs and nonprofit organizations in Puerto Rico and the United States, serving as a coordinator, director and educator. She is also a weaver of collaborative relationships and alliances between diverse stakeholders in the arena of sustainability on the island. She is passionate about education as a means to instill ecological awareness, and a practitioner of agro-ecology and urban gardening.
Karina Torres
Karina Torres Torres | Sustainability Education & Community Engagement
Karina is an emerging Sustainable Development professional, an experienced content creator, and journalist. She holds a BA in Communications & Journalism and an MS in Sustainability Management. Her passions include Sustainable Development & environmental education, solid waste management, circular economies, food autonomy, sustainable food systems, and corporate responsibility. Karina focuses on working towards research-based social media and digital content, and developing critical messaging that result in meaningful education and engagement. Her ultimate goal is to help others understand pressing realities and imagine solutions for global and local issues.
Jami Claypoole
Jami Claypoole | Co-Founder
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in September 2017, Jami found herself walking along the devastated shores with her husband David, gazing at the overwhelming debris. “Someone needs to do something,” she said aloud. By the next morning, she realized that someone was her. Armed with nothing more than gloves & trash bags, Jami took the first steps toward what would become LimPiaR, a movement dedicated to restoring Puerto Rico’s natural beauty, as well as fostering environmental stewardship with students, citizens, and visitors. With over 20 years of experience as an interior designer, Jami has always been driven by her passion for design, aesthetics, and the belief that beauty is meant to be cherished and protected. Now, she channels that love into preserving the environment, inspiring others to do the same.
Brigitte Davis
Brigitte Davis | Development & Communications Director
With over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, Brigitte Davis has led marketing, communications, event production, PR, and strategic partnerships for many not-for-profit organizations, including theaters, museums, universities, charities and community groups. After 25 years as a performer, director, and producer in NYC, she is now based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she merges her passion for the arts with sustainability and climate action. Brigitte is the VP of Programs & Communications for the American Association of University Women Puerto Rico (AAUW-PR) and Co-Ambassador for the Dramatists Guild of America in Puerto Rico, as well as organizing El Colectivo, a playwright collective. She and her solar expert husband, Doug, live in a net-zero home — composting, using solar power, driving an electric car, recycling, and capturing rainwater. She is excited to be part of LimPiaR’s mission and to continue fostering the growth of a Puerto Rico that thrives both culturally and ecologically.