Fátima Ramis, PhD

Expert Advisor, Social Science & Research

I believe conservation is most effective when it is human-centered.

My work is rooted in the social sciences, using structured methods to understand patterns, values, and decision-making in rigorous ways. This helps anticipate how communities will respond, ensures projects are co-created rather than imposed, and provides practical tools to navigate conflict and trade-offs.

Contact Me: fatima.ramis@impactbydesigninc.org

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Areas of Specialty

I am IbD’s go-to for qualitative data—digging deep into the human dimensions of conservation to inform stronger, more inclusive outcomes.

Conservation & Social Science

Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning

The Work I Do

I especially enjoy projects that begin with uncertainty or complexity, where the path forward is shaped collaboratively—by the insights of my clients and the voices of the communities they serve. That often looks like:

  • Community-driven initiatives where inquiry sparks change and ownership

  • Research and action projects that lead to real shifts in practice

  • Efforts that integrate traditional and ecological knowledge into decision-making

  • Initiatives that strengthen collaboration across organizations instead of working in silos

Fun Fact

I am from the island of La Hispañola, Dominican Republic.

What It’s Like to Work with Me

Working with me means having a trusted partner who makes the process feel secure, exciting, and purposeful. My goal is for organizations to walk away with a true sense of accomplishment and a stronger connection to the communities and audiences they serve.

    • B.S. in Biology - Stetson University

    • Master of Science in Evolutionary Ecology – University of North Florida

    • PhD in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Human Dimensions – University of Florida

    • Ramis, F., Morales N. Estero Hondo’s sanctuary through stakeholders’ eyes: Exploring value domains for Caribbean manatee conservation. (In Prep)

    • Ramis,F., Morales N. A multilevel analysis of institutional and community alignment for shared seascapes with the Caribbean manatee. (In Prep)

    • Vallianos C., Nicolas A., Hansen D., Ramis F., Bock K., Sectionov I., Fenton M., Fisher M., (2023) Pangolins and the Practitioner Perspective: A Case Study on Traditional Medicine in Vietnam. Technical Report

    • Ramis, F., Mohr, M., Kohn, G., Gibson, Q., Bashaw, M., Maloney, D., & Maple, T. (2020). Spatial Design of Guest Feeding Programs and Their Effects on Giraffe Participation and Social Interactions. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 1-20.

    • Lind, C. M., Ramis, F., Paredes, D.-J. G., Moore, I. T., Vernasco, B. J., & Farrell, T. M. (2017). Mechanisms underlying maternal care in a viviparous snake, Sistrurus miliarius: Does maternal body condition, corticosterone, or arginine vasotocin mediate post-birth maternal investment? Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological and Integrative Physiology, 327(7), 458–465.

    • Fluent in Spanish

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