As a Researcher for Peru's National Forest and Wildlife Service, Patricia Cabanillas has experience developing sustainable businesses for rural communities. Patricia Cabanillas is placed at Forterra in Seattle, WA, to learn how to effectively face environmental issues such as deforestation with sustainable economic alternatives and a positive impact on communities and ecosystems. Upon returning to Peru, Patricia will work to strengthen the skills and knowledge of native communities through projects that produce goods sustainably and protect Peruvian biodiversity.