our mission & values
Confluence helps people helping nature in Latin America by bringing together conservationists, locals, ideas, and resources to save essential ecosystems and keep watersheds flowing.
Conservation Comes First
We’re here for the long game. We believe in the intrinsic value of nature and our shared responsibility to protect it—biodiversity, water, forests, climate, and all the threads that hold life together.
trust is built over time
We don’t parachute in and we don’t disappear. Our work is grounded in transparency, long-term relationships, and the kind of support that sticks—well beyond funding cycles.
real partnership means shared effort
We co-create strategies, solve problems side by side, and celebrate wins together. Our partners aren’t clients or grantees—they’re teammates in a shared mission.
SLOW, STEADY, AND STRATEGIC
Conservation isn’t about quick wins. We prioritize consistent, thoughtful work over time—focused on what’s needed most, not what’s easiest to fund.
CONSERVATION IS A profession
We treat conservation like the vocation it is—complex, vital, and worth investing in. We support our partners in building careers, organizations, and futures that can go the distance.
collaboration is cultural
We draw inspiration from traditional Latin American models of community collaboration—mingas in Ecuador, tequios in Mexico—where collective effort gets the job done. That’s our model for impact: shared tools, shared wisdom, and shared results.
Conservation takes more than passion
Our team brings over six decades of collective experience in conservation science, nonprofit leadership, community engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration. We’ve worked across borders, sectors, and ecosystems—but what unites us is a shared commitment to showing up, listening deeply, and building the kinds of partnerships that last.
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Hear from our PARTNERS
Our partnerships aren’t transactional. Together, we share risks, design bold ideas, and bring global attention and funding to the places and people that need it most. The result? Better-managed organizations, stronger local leadership, and more resilient protected areas.
“My first experience working with Confluence was both inspiring and deeply constructive. The process was filled with shared learning and a refreshing sense of transparency. These values give me the energy I need to stay focused on Faunagua’s work and on fulfilling our mission and vision.”
Rosmery Ayala Lozada
Founding Member & Executive Director
Asociación Faunagua
“Confluence has marked a turning point for PROMETA. What began as a shift from reacting to projects has grown into a process of identifying our true institutional needs and building the tools to address them. This collaboration is strengthening our capacity to plan strategically and fulfill our mission with greater impact.”
Rodrigo Ayala Bluske
Executive Director
PROMETA
“Conservation Confluence stands out for its genuine commitment to strengthening local partners. Their transparent and efficient model ensures resources flow directly to the field, where they make the greatest impact. As an administrator, I trust their collaborative approach to manage every contribution with integrity and purpose.”
Iván Pérez Hurtado
Administrative Directory
Armonía
“After reconnecting with Wendy Willis, CEO of Confluence, after more than eight years, I was able to share my journey from student to biologist with a master’s degree. Her leadership created an atmosphere of trust that strengthened my ability to design projects, mobilize resources, and reaffirm my commitment to conservation. Her guidance helped me organize my ideas and strengthened my professional growth.”
Marcia Salvatierra
ConservAves Coordinator
PROMETA
