Advisory Board

Lina Dabbagh

Global climate justice leader with more than 15 years of experience building international alliances that advance environmental protection, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, and social equity.

Her work focuses on connecting environmental defenders and community-led movements with international decision-making processes, strengthening global networks capable of driving systemic change in climate governance.

Throughout her career, she has coordinated multi-stakeholder coalitions within the United Nations system, mobilized resources to strengthen grassroots movements, and supported organizations in transitioning toward more inclusive, participatory, and representative leadership models.

Her experience brings together international advocacy, participatory governance, and cross-cultural collaboration to advance just and sustainable climate solutions.

Dylan Terrell

Executive Director

Dylan is the founder and Executive Director of Caminos de Agua, an organization dedicated to developing community-based solutions to water challenges in Mexico. Since 2011, he has led the development of the organization’s core programs, including water quality monitoring, low-cost technology development, rainwater harvesting, education, and community initiatives.

His work has received international recognition. In 2019, Caminos de Agua was awarded the Innovation Showcase (ISHOW) Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in Washington, D.C., for innovations in affordable water treatment solutions. In 2021, Dylan was named an Ashoka Fellow for his leadership in social innovation. In 2022, Caminos received first prize in the RELX Environment Challenge in the United Kingdom for its community-scale arsenic and fluoride water treatment technology.

In his TEDx San Miguel de Allende talk, Dylan highlighted the importance of designing technologies in collaboration with affected communities to create lasting and locally appropriate solutions.

Today, Dylan leads the strategic direction and programs of Caminos de Agua, focusing on institutional partnerships, network building, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to drive systemic change in response to the growing global water crisis.

Dr. Beau Beza

Deputy Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning at Deakin University, Australia.

Beau's scholarship and teaching aim is to understand the social production of space and its spatial realization. This aim is achieved through knowledge exchanges with communities, academics, and students across the globe.

Beau has years of professional and academic experience working amongst others on solving water scarcity problems in different countries such as Nepal, Australia, Colombia, and México.

Our team

Mario López González Garza
Architect | Founder of Pluvialis

Mario López González Garza is an architect and the founder of Pluvialis, an initiative dedicated to advancing sustainable water solutions through rainwater harvesting systems, filtration technologies, and responsible water management.

Combining architecture, environmental design, and project development, Mario has promoted the implementation of rainwater harvesting systems in homes and residential projects across San Miguel de Allende, a region facing growing water challenges. His work focuses on developing practical and accessible solutions that reduce pressure on aquifers while strengthening water resilience in local communities.

In parallel, he leads his architectural practice, where he has developed residential and cultural projects recognized for their integration of sustainability, landscape, and place.

Through Pluvialis, Mario promotes a vision in which architecture, technology, and water stewardship come together to help build more resilient communities in the face of the global climate crisis.

Jorge Pérez

Implementation Manager

For more than ten years, Jorge has dedicated himself to installing hydraulic systems in San Miguel de Allende and the Bajío.

His experience includes residences of more than 600 square meters of construction and buildings that include different systems for collecting rainwater for human consumption and irrigation of gardens and orchards.

He is in charge of supervising the installation of the equipment.

Installation

Adrián Pérez

Facilities Coordinator

Adrián Pérez serves as Facilities Coordinator at Pluvialis and has extensive experience implementing rainwater harvesting systems in San Miguel de Allende and the surrounding region.

Over the past several years, he has coordinated the installation and commissioning of multiple rainwater harvesting systems for private homes, residential projects, and community spaces. His work includes technical supervision of installations, coordination of field teams, adapting solutions to the specific conditions of each site, and ensuring quality standards throughout the installation process.

Adrián also supports the maintenance and optimization of existing systems, helping ensure that filtration, storage, and distribution components operate efficiently and reliably over time.

His hands-on field experience and practical knowledge of rainwater harvesting systems help Pluvialis deliver reliable and context-appropriate water solutions for the region.

Marisela Acosta

Accountant | Administration

With more than twenty years of professional experience, she is responsible for the administrative and financial management of Pluvialis. Her work includes overseeing accounting operations, managing administrative processes, and monitoring the financial performance of projects, ensuring transparency, organization, and compliance in the organization’s operations.

Throughout her career, she has developed strong expertise in accounting, administrative management, and financial coordination, supporting the efficient and responsible operation of the organizations she works with.

At Pluvialis, her role is essential in maintaining clear and structured financial management that supports the development and growth of sustainable water solutions.