Dylan Singer is a biologist, construction project manager, and co-director of Hoja Nueva, responsible for translating the organization's conservation goals into functioning programs and infrastructure on the ground. Based in the Las Piedras region of Madre de Dios, Peru, Dylan has spent 12 years managing construction and infrastructure projects in the Peruvian Amazon, including the development of research facilities, remote lodges, and off-grid infrastructure for Hoja Nueva and other organizations throughout the region.

At Hoja Nueva, Dylan has overseen the construction and ongoing development of the organization's remote rainforest facilities, including its purpose-built research and education station, specialized wildlife rehabilitation center, staff and researcher accommodations, and supporting infrastructure. These projects incorporate solar power, water sourcing and filtration, sanitation, and other sustainable systems designed for long-term operation in challenging tropical conditions. He has also contributed to community infrastructure initiatives, including the development of a secondary school in Puerto Lucerna.

His construction management experience spans the full project lifecycle, from initial site planning, budgeting, and scheduling through material procurement, contractor and crew coordination, construction oversight, and ongoing facility maintenance. Working in remote parts of the Amazon requires navigating complex transportation logistics, seasonal weather, limited supply chains, and site-specific environmental challenges. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dylan works closely with local builders, suppliers, government agencies, and community partners, bringing extensive regional knowledge and practical problem-solving experience to every project.

Beyond infrastructure development, Dylan's leadership at Hoja Nueva encompasses operational and financial management, government permitting, staff coordination, wildlife rehabilitation and release planning, and the logistics of managing multiple field programs simultaneously. His role requires balancing long-term strategic objectives with the practical demands of keeping remote operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Dylan also remains active in biological research, with a particular interest in reptiles and amphibians. He contributes to Hoja Nueva's research on spectacled, dwarf, and black caimans along the Las Piedras River, supports field-study design, and mentors student researchers. His scientific background complements his construction and operational experience, particularly in projects where minimizing environmental impact, working responsibly within sensitive ecosystems, and developing sustainable infrastructure are essential considerations.