Growing up, Alexis Chavez wanted to be like Jane Goodall, the revered British researcher who left England at 26 and headed for the wilds of Tanzania to study chimpanzees.

Chavez, 25, followed suit after graduating from The New School University in New York City with a degree in environmental conservation.

“I thought I’d better see if I could live in the middle of nowhere with animals before I committed to embarking on this career,” she said. “So, I went and volunteered at various projects in Namibia and South Africa. That’s where my journey began.”

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As we approach the end of 2011, it is only natural to look back on the past year, reflect on all we have accomplished and dream of the year to come. We often get asked what exactly ECOLIFE Foundation does. The short and simple answer is we are working to improve the quality of life for humans, wildlife and nature. How does ECOLIFE Foundation accomplish this? Our approach is unique in that we implement sustainable humanitarian solutions to ecological issues. We aspire to be a leader in conservation and production of sustainable food, fuel and water in biologically significant habitats. Our work extends beyond Southern California to the other parts of the globe in East Africa, and down to Central Mexico.