María Fernanda Orquera

María Fernanda Orquera is the coordinator of the Animal Welfare Club at the Escuela Politécnica Nacional in Quito, Ecuador. Under her leadership, the club, known as Poliperros, has been active for over a decade, working towards the integration of community dogs into university life and promoting responsible pet ownership. She emphasizes the importance of educating the public about animal care and the goal of reducing the stray dog population through initiatives like mass sterilization.