Dr. Pablo Lamino is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Leadership within the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) at the University of Florida. Hailing from Quito, Ecuador, he earned his bachelor's degree in Environment and Development from Escuela Agrícola Panamericana, El Zamorano. His journey continued as he worked as an internal auditor in the banana industry post-graduation.

Dr. Lamino's academic pursuits led him to achieve a master's degree in Agricultural Education and a doctoral degree in Agricultural Education and Communication from Texas Tech University. Remarkably, he holds five graduate certificates in fields such as Global Food Security, Agricultural Leadership, Mixed Methods Design, and Grants and Proposals, reflecting his multidisciplinary commitment.

Dr. Lamino's research focuses on underrepresented communities, such as indigenous groups, studying migration intentions, leadership, and agricultural perception. He also examines Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) among college students from Latin America and the US, as well as the interplay of agriculture in youth migration dynamics in developing countries.

AWARDS & HONORS:

• Saving and internal lending communities: A case study of an agricultural community in Guatemala Outstanding Oral Presentation, awarded by the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2023.
• The challenges, opportunities, and future of agricultural extension: A multiple case study of Guatemala, Honduras, Taiwan, and Kenya. Distinguished Oral Presentation, awarded by the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2023.
• Closing the gap between coffee producers and consumers in Latin America: How much more are consumers willing to pay? Distinguished Oral Presentation, awarded by the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2023.
• College students' attitudes towards undocumented migration: A comparison of agricultural & non-agricultural majors. Outstanding Poster Presentation, awarded by the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2023.
• Needs assessment of non-hazardous organic and inorganic waste management in the Association of North Coast Communities, Ecuador. Outstanding Poster Presentation, awarded by the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2023.
• Agricultural Education and Youth Migration: A Comparison of El Salvador, Honduras, and Ecuador. Outstanding Research Paper, awarded by the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2022.