About the size of a squirrel, the cotton-top tamarin (named for the white hair on its head) is critically endangered and found only in northern Colombia. © Lisa Hoffner

Passionate about teaching, Johanna Vega has led Proyecto Tití’s conservation education program since 2010. © Proyecto Tití

Johanna leads Titi Club members on field site visits to observe cotton-top tamarins. These visits have inspired children to become environmental leaders in their communities. © Proyecto Tití

Johanna says, “I truly enjoy seeing the spark in these children’s eyes when they learn that cotton-top tamarins only live in this small region of Colombia.” © Proyecto Tití