About Sofía Heinonen
Born 1969. Sofía Heinonen is an Argentine biologist and activist.
Sofía Heinonen is an Argentine conservationist and ecoutourism advocate.
Heinonen is CEO of the nonprofit conservation organization Rewilding Argentina, which continues work started by Douglas and Kris Tompkins. The nonprofit converts private land into protected national parks and reintroduces native species to restore ecosystems and build sustainable ecotourism.
In December 2022 she was chosen as one of the BBC's 100 women.
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Who is Sofía Heinonen?
Argentine conservationist
When was Sofía Heinonen born?
Sofía Heinonen was born in 1969 in Buenos Aires.
What is Sofía Heinonen's occupation?
Sofía Heinonen is a biologist and activist.
What nationality is Sofía Heinonen?
Sofía Heinonen is Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sofía Heinonen. https://biography.guide/sofia-heinonen/
MLA: "Sofía Heinonen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sofia-heinonen/.
Chicago: "Sofía Heinonen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sofia-heinonen/.
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