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Micratena es una organización mexicana sin fines de lucro que tiene como objetivo promover y actuar en el bienestar humano y de los insectos nativos, fomentando el cuidado de los insectos por parte de los humanos y reconociendo a los insectos como elementos esenciales para nuestra supervivencia futura.
Misión & Visión
Desarrollar una cultura de responsabilidad personal y colectiva para el uso sustentable y la conservación de insectos nativos que conduzca al bienestar humano y a la protección de la biodiversidad, preservando el legado de las comunidades indígenas y mitigando el cambio climático.
Enfoque
Lograr la conservación exitosa de los insectos nativos y su uso sustentable a través de iniciativas basadas en la comunidad que dependan del conocimiento científico, educación accesible y asociaciones colaborativas con creadores de políticas, gestores de tierras y colaboradores, todo ello mientras se promueve la equidad de genero.
Ética
La misión de Micratena estará guiada por un conjunto de valores fundamentales que incluyen respeto, integridad, inclusividad, equidad de genero, colaboración, profesionalismo, innovación e impacto, los cuales ayudarán a la organización a ganar la confianza, el reconocimiento y el apoyo de sus partes interesadas.
Equipo de Liderazgo
Anais Landeta E.
Anaís brings to Micratena a diverse background in sustainable agriculture, food quality, and applied entomology. She began her career with ABC México, implementing sustainable coffee practices for producers across several states as part of Nestlé’s supply chain initiatives. She later joined Azteca Milling, where she specialized in quality assurance for maize-based food products, gaining expertise in standards, certification, and product development. Her professional journey also took her to the Houston Department of Public Health, where she supervised a mosquito reproduction laboratory, sharpening her technical knowledge in insect rearing, monitoring, and vector control.
At Micratena, Anais channels this multidisciplinary experience into building and leading projects that link biodiversity conservation with sustainable development. She oversees the organization’s three strategic areas—native insect conservation, sustainable insect farming, and intelligent pest management—ensuring that each initiative is rooted in ESG objectives creating tangible benefits for local communities.
Coni M. Valle brings to Micratena a robust background in logistics, operations, and data analysis, with professional experience at Walmart, TenarisTamsa, and CRL Trucking. Her career in large scale industrial operations has equipped her with expertise in forecasting, cost optimization, and strategic planning; skills she now applies to advance Micratena’s mission of protecting biodiversity and fostering community well-being.
At Micratena, Coni focuses on building bridges between the corporate sector and sustainability initiatives. She identifies and secures strategic partnerships that align with ESG objectives, develops proposals that highlight the value of collaboration, and serves as the primary liaison between corporate partners and conservation projects. By tracking and communicating measurable impact, Coni ensures that each partnership delivers tangible benefits for the environment, local communities, and the organizations that engage with Micratena.
Ricardo Barradas B. combines scientific and legal expertise, holding a PhD in Neuroethology and a Law degree. His academic career reflects both intellectual versatility and a commitment to advancing knowledge. As a faculty member at Universidad Veracruzana, he has contributed to the study of terrestrial and aquatic crustaceans, published scientific articles, and participated in consolidated academic networks.
Beyond research, Ricardo has engaged actively in community initiatives through civil associations, linking science with social impact. His professional experience also includes agricultural and aquaculture production, which has given him practical insight into how scientific knowledge can be applied to real-world challenges in the primary sector.
At Micratena, Ricardo oversees academic programs, social service coordination, and administrative processes, ensuring that the organization operates with scientific rigor, and strong ties to the academic community.
