Catalina Lopez is the Director of the Aquatic Animal Alliance, the coalition of over 150 organizations in 75 countries that are working around the globe to reduce the suffering of aquatic animals. Catalina is a Veterinarian from Colombia, and a member of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association. She currently resides in Mexico City.

She has worked in the farmed animal protection movement for over six years, previously leading the Corporate Engagement team at Mercy For Animals Latin America on their work in cage-free campaigns. In 2023 she was included in the VOX Future Perfect 50 list, which highlights scientists, thinkers, scholars, writers, and activists working on solutions to today's (and tomorrow’s) biggest problems.