Bessy Lorena Merino Duarte
Bessy Lorena Merino Duarte, 26, is a middle school teacher and also has experience participating in and leading outdoor educational leadership trainings. Recently she graduated as a Facilitator of Outdoor Activities with a focus on leadership, group work, environmental education, risk management, and extreme sports from the Asociación Nacional de Exbecarios para el Desarrollo de Honduras. She graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Education in 2005 from a university in Tegucipalpa and then returned home to educate adolescents and contribute to her community’s development. Bessy hopes to strengthen her leadership skills and knowledge around sexual and reproductive health. Ultimately, she aims to get a Master’s Degree in Ecological Research and run youth leadership camps and outdoor expeditions.



