APAH is a legally constituted NGO under Honduran law, governed by a General Assembly of Members that appoints a Board of Directors and an Executive Director to develop APAH's future strategies. It maintains links with technical experts from the United States Forest Service (USFS) and other institutions to develop local capacity and expertise in Honduras. APAH was founded in 2021 by young environmental promoters who graduated from the Youth for Conservation Honduras program, implemented since 2017 by the United States Forest Service (USFS) and with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Each member of the Association is an Environmental Promoter, having graduated from any of the existing classes of the Youth for Conservation Honduras program since 2017.
As of 2025, APAH maintains more than 200 active members in its association.
The current board of directors was elected in August 2025, meeting all legal requirements.
President
Sindy Collart
A 2022 Environmental Promoter graduate, she has channeled her passion for the environment into developing her sustainable business: Finca el Nogal, a model organic farming farm located in Corquín, Copán, Honduras.
Her farm produces food using organic farming practices, and she serves as the leader of its School of Agriculture.
Vice-President
Leodan Méndez
Graduated in Environmental Promotion in 2017, holds a Bachelor's degree in Management and Social Development, and holds a university certification as a Youth Mentor. He has been mentoring young people in the JPC Honduras program since 2021.
Treasury
Javier Cortez
Environmental Promotion graduate, 2017, holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and is a Master's intern in Human Resources. He has over five years of experience as a professional in banking and financial areas.
Secretary
Gilma Díaz
Environmental Promoter graduate of 2023, founder of Delchorri, an innovative entrepreneurship based on organic cacao.
She has served as a Youth Mentor for JPC Honduras since 2024.
Vocal
Danny Cruz
A 2018 Environmental Promoter graduate, Danny is the founder of Ruta Guajiquiro, an adventure tourism venture in an area usually overlooked by local tourism. He is also a community leader and an avid defender of the forests, especially in the Guajiquiro Reserve in the department of La Paz.
In coordination with the board of directors, APAH has an experienced team to manage the association's logistical and administrative operations, taking into account the needs of the programs and projects implemented.