Sociologist (Pontificia Salamanca University, Madrid, Spain) with master's degree in Governance and Development (Institute of Development Studies at Sussex University, Brighton, UK). PhD in Law (Extractive Industries and Peacebuilding in Colombia, Carlos III University, Madrid,Spain).

More than 15 years of professional experience in the field of international development (natural resource management and sustainable development, democratic governance, peacebuilding and education) in Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa.

Specific expertise: natural resource and infrastructure governance: conflict prevention and transformation, program and project development and evaluation and policy analysis and ESG compliance to improve the social, economic and environmental conditions of communities where extractive industries (energy and mining) operate; development of alternative sustainable development initiatives for the transition to low-carbon economies.