Cisne is an Environmental Management undergraduate student at San Francisco de Quito University in Galápagos. Her undergraduate thesis research is focused on the study of reproductive aspects of the Pacific eagle ray. She supports several university research projects (related to sharks, rays and marine turtles) as a volunteer. The training grant will enable her to acquire skills to be more involved as a volunteer in other projects dedicated to marine species conservation. Once she finishes her undergraduate degree, she will continue graduate studies.