Our Team
Scientific Leadership. Shared Vision. Global Experience.
Meet the people connecting scientific discovery with practical environmental solutions.
EcoLogicProject brings together experienced researchers, environmental advocates, and academic mentors dedicated to advancing ecological understanding, international collaboration, and meaningful change.
From Antarctic research expeditions to California's coastal ecosystems and Brazil's tropical environments, our leadership combines scientific expertise with a deeply personal commitment to protecting our planet.
Co-Founder
Dr. Patricia P.B. Eichler-Barker
An internationally experienced marine scientist and published researcher specializing in coastal ecosystems, environmental change, and benthic foraminifera as indicators of ecosystem health.
Her scientific career spans research and field expeditions across the Americas, the Pacific, and Antarctica. She brings extensive experience in academic publishing, scientific collaboration, graduate mentorship, and environmental research.
At EcoLogicProject, Dr. Eichler-Barker leads scientific advisory, research development, academic partnerships, and international field-learning initiatives.
Co-Founder
Christofer P. Barker
A lifelong Santa Cruz County resident with more than two decades of experience in ecological advocacy, regenerative sustainability, environmental consulting, and systems-oriented design.
As an environmental researcher, co-author, creative strategist, and consultant, Christofer connects scientific knowledge with practical solutions for communities, organizations, and emerging environmental initiatives.
At EcoLogicProject, he directs strategic development, technical consultancy, environmental programs, and the California-based student homestay initiative.
Field Director & Senior Academic Advisor
Dr. Evelyn Rocha
Marine Scientist | International Education Specialist | Women in Science Initiative
Dr. Evelyn Rocha combines advanced marine scientific research with more than 23 years of experience in education, academic leadership, and international curriculum development.
Holding a Ph.D. and master's degree in Biological Oceanography from the University of São Paulo (USP), she brings Antarctic expedition experience, postdoctoral research at UFRN, and environmental consultancy experience involving Petrobras.
Her expertise includes marine environmental monitoring, international educational frameworks, and scientific research evaluation associated with Brazilian funding agencies, including CNPq, CAPES, FUNDESPA, and FAPESP.
At EcoLogicProject, Dr. Rocha supports international field education, academic mentorship, and the Women in Science Initiative, connecting emerging researchers with meaningful scientific opportunities.