Daylin Muñoz Nuñez is a program officer for the Walton Family Foundation’s Environment Program, where she advances policy approaches that drive the adoption of nature-based solutions to improve river and ocean health. Her work focuses on scaling climate-resilient fisheries and protecting critical coastal habitats in Mexico and the United States.

Before joining the foundation, Daylin worked with the World Wildlife Fund and Environmental Defense Fund, managing projects and partnering with local teams to promote sustainable fisheries practices across Ecuador, Mexico, Belize and Cuba.

Daylin holds a master’s degree in coastal environmental management from Duke University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Havana. She grew up in Cuba and has lived in the U.S. for over 20 years. She is currently based in Virginia.