
Jeff Zelinski

A former professional football athlete Jeff is a Canadian geologist that worked extensively in tropical soil regimens giving him advanced knowledge of the geologic conditions that create optimum soils. Jeff is a team leader who spent several years with B2Gold evaluating acquisitions on a global scale and was the country manager for the company’s projects in Chile. Aside from his geology focus he has lived and worked in rural communities for over 10 years in over 10 different countries.
Currently, Jeff is living and working in the communities surrounding San Ignacio de Velasco Bolivia, initiating reforestation efforts and Baru Nut plantations on private and community land.

Pedro Chuve

Pedro is our community relations expert. He has been helping us make contact with new communities and spread awareness about the Baru nut since 2018. Pedro is an expert in the field with great knowledge of the trees and vegetation in the Chiquitania and is an infuencial member of the San Javierito community.