Juliana Machado Ferreira

Juliana Ferreira is a dedicated professional with expertise in counter wildlife trafficking, conservation genetics, and wildlife forensics. With a Ph.D. in Biology (Genetics), Juliana's research focuses on the population genetics of Brazilian bird species affected by illegal wildlife trade. She plays a pivotal role in FREELAND Brasil, a non-profit organization dedicated to combating wildlife trafficking in South America through education, law enforcement support, and public policy engagement. Juliana's work involves strengthening national and international frameworks for wildlife crime regulation, enhancing detection and investigation of transnational trafficking, and fostering collaboration through trust networks. Her efforts include establishing a wildlife forensic genetics lab to aid law enforcement and advocating for the phasing out of legal wildlife trade.