Arlo Cansino serves as Program Coordinator at The Belize Vector and Ecology (BVEC), where his experience in project management, financial management, community outreach and even hands-on research aids the organization's mission of understanding and combating vector-borne diseases in Belize. Inspired by his firsthand observations of the health challenges faced in rural communities and by conservation rangers to diseases like Leishmaniasis, Arlo brings a unique perspective to the scientific research being conducted at BVEC. As a graduate of the University of Belize with a Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, his initial work at the Belize Tourism Board focused on developing sustainable tourism opportunities for rural communities, fostering a deep understanding of Belize's diverse landscape and the needs of its people. His passion for his country and a growing fascination with the complexities of vector-borne illnesses drive his commitment to creating a safer and healthier Belize through his work at BVEC.