Cristina Mittermeier (born Cristina Sofía Goettsch Cabello: November 26, 1966 in ) is a . She has coauthored books for popular and scientific audiences, as well as and magazine articles. She is founder, former President, and a Fellow of the . Mittermeier studied at the College for the Arts in (no degree). Her images focus on demonstrating the important relationship between human cultures, especially and . A good portion of her work centers on a tribe from the central Amazon called the Kayapo (see image on the left).The Kayapo continue to invite her back to photograph their way of life and their struggle to keep their territory and she said she "tries to bring that story out in the most dignified, compelling way" she can. Mittermeier said that she’s passionate about the lives and struggles of indigenous people and the important role they play to protect biodiversity, languages, culture, and landscapes. In 2005, Mittermeier created the (ILCP), and in 2011 resigned from her position as the organization's . She sits on the Board of Directors of the , and the Chairman's Council of (her ex-husband's organization). Mittermeier also photographed, and was integral to the deliberations of, the Conference (, 2003), working closely with Dr. . In 2008, she was named one of 's Artisans of Imagery.   Resources: Sea Legacy   Cristina Mittermeier   Paul Nicklen   Build your website today by taking advantage of Squarespace’s free trial. Remember to use the offer code “Candid Frame” to receive 10% of your first purchase.   http://www.squarespace.com/stories?channel=podcast&subchannel=candidframe&source=candidframe   Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device.   Click here to download for . Click here to download Click here to download for Support the work we do at The Candid Frame with your donations via PayPal.   https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=CI-u8DvU5TkpiSnoDY8Lf12JgmERHeb985rGgHpS6ysfXpNJhLPd-nSuCmO&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8defcd6970d4fd9d661117ac2649af92bb