Born and raised in Perú, Vasco was always drawn to the outdoors. From surfing and fishing to traveling across his country, Vasco had ample opportunity to explore some of the world’s richest ecosystems. As he grew, his interest for conservation surpassed his national borders.

At 18, Vasco immigrated to the U.S. to pursue a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Throughout college, he engaged in a variety of internships, including start-ups, White House innovation funds, NGOs, and ecological fieldwork. After graduating, Vasco joined Defenders of Wildlife in Washington, D.C., as an international conservation associate. This role reinforced his passion for environmental policy and deepened his commitment to the field.

Subsequently, Vasco relocated to Boulder, Colorado to pursue a master's degree in Environmental Policy. During this period, he served as a research consultant for the Governors' Climate and Forest Task Force, focusing on providing investment recommendations to promote sustainable supply chains for agricultural production in the Amazon rainforest. Following this, and after graduating from his Masters, he became a full-time researcher for the Brooks Lab at CU Boulder, conducting policy research and fisheries management for Southern Ocean fisheries. This position evolved into a PhD opportunity, where Vasco analyzed the governance complexities of managing marine resources under local, regional, and international frameworks. Throughout his PhD journey, Vasco published his work in several peer-reviewed scientific journals, including Science, Marine Policy, Ocean & Coastal Management, and Ecology and Evolution.

Vasco is currently a Program Manager for the High Seas Team at Conservation International, working remotely from Boulder, Colorado.