MSc. Fabio Elton Cruz Góngora, a native of Quito, has established himself as a leading figure in
ecotourism, academic management, research, and community engagement in the
province of Imbabura, Ecuador. His professional career is a testament to his
commitment to the Technical University of the North (UTN)—an institution
where he not only built his academic foundation but where he now leads critical
processes connecting scientific knowledge with territorial needs. The strength of his profile is rooted in specialized training, holding
both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science in Ecotourism in Protected
Areas from UTN. This specialization has allowed him to approach tourism
through the lens of sustainability and conservation—vital elements for the
development of Ecuador’s northern region. One of the most robust pillars of the MSc. Cruz’s career is in
institutional management. He currently plays a strategic role as the Coordinator
of Community Service Internships (Community Engagement) for the Tourism
Program, across both face-to-face and virtual modalities. In this role, he
serves as the fundamental link between academia and the public-private sector,
ensuring that students and faculty engage in projects that solve real-world
community problems and contribute to sustainable development.
MSc. Fabio Elton Cruz Góngora, a native of Quito, has established himself as a leading figure in
ecotourism, academic management, research, and community engagement in the
province of Imbabura, Ecuador. His professional career is a testament to his
commitment to the Technical University of the North (UTN)—an institution
where he not only built his academic foundation but where he now leads critical
processes connecting scientific knowledge with territorial needs. The strength of his profile is rooted in specialized training, holding
both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science in Ecotourism in Protected
Areas from UTN. This specialization has allowed him to approach tourism
through the lens of sustainability and conservation—vital elements for the
development of Ecuador’s northern region. One of the most robust pillars of the MSc. Cruz’s career is in
institutional management. He currently plays a strategic role as the Coordinator
of Community Service Internships (Community Engagement) for the Tourism
Program, across both face-to-face and virtual modalities. In this role, he
serves as the fundamental link between academia and the public-private sector,
ensuring that students and faculty engage in projects that solve real-world
community problems and contribute to sustainable development.