The accelerating loss of tropical forests poses significant challenges to primate survival, leading to cascading ecological consequences. These consequences can range from disrupted seed dispersal to completely altered forest regeneration dynamics. Anaid combines field research, ecology, and conservation biology to understand how howler monkeys persist and provide ecological services in degraded tropical forests in Southeast Mexico. Her research aims to advance our understanding of primate adaptability to anthropogenic change and inform conservation strategies while creating inclusive spaces in academia.