Ivonne Torres

Ivonne Torres is the president of Ciencia en Panamá, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting scientific knowledge and evidence-based decision-making. Under her leadership, the organization has been instrumental in organizing the Marcha por la Ciencia, which advocates for the importance of scientific research in addressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health issues. Torres emphasizes the need for autonomy in scientific inquiry that reflects the unique priorities and identities of Panama, asserting that defending science is essential for building a more sustainable and informed society.