Elías Barrera López is from Cerro Amay. He worked for CONAP from 2006 to 2016 (National Council of Protected Areas) as a Wildlife Technician for the Quiche Region and later worked to prevent the illegal traffic of flora and fauna. His last position in CONAP was Forestry Technician for the Quiche region developing management plans for forest incentive programs in the Cerro Amay regions. In 2007 he received recognition from CONAP for his contribution to the protection and conservation of the Biodiversity of Guatemala.