Maria Jimena has a degree in Biology, specializing in Terrestrial Ecology (BSc.), Agroforestry and Silvopastoral Systems (MSc.), and Functional AgroEcology (PhD.). Her research focuses on analyzing the effects of agricultural practices management over biodiversity conservation in anthropogenic and pristine habitats for providing ecosystem services (ES) on agricultural landscapes and developing sustainable Food Systems. Maria Jimena’s research projects built on inter-disciplinary cooperation (e.g., water, soil and forest management, nature conservation, biostatistics, and environmental economy) to support developing and implementing nature-based solutions in diverse global regions (Europe, Asia, and America). She co-leads and supports scientific publications to increase our knowledge of plant and animal biodiversity patterns, ecosystem functioning, and service delivery from diverse agroecosystems, including forest, crops, and grassland-dominated landscapes. Her research search is to facilitate the development of agroforestry and silvopastoral systems that favor biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and adaptation in the Global South.