Gaby Wiederkehr-Guerra is an Associate Scientist of the Wyss Academy's Hub South America, where she will lead the coordination of research activities in the Madre de Dios region. She holds a masters’ degree in Environmental Sciences from ETH Zurich, and in Agribusiness Management from Rome Business School (RBS). Through her academic experience, she has learned to see systems as socio-environmental networks encompassing environmental, policy, and socio-economic aspects, and has acquired tools to navigate transdisciplinary and innovative research approaches to address complex problems. As part of the Alliance Bioversity International & CIAT, she fostered professional skills in international and multicultural teams. Gaby's goal is to use her knowledge and skills to support the development of smart and innovative management plans and strategies that are contextually relevant.