Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience, the expert is proficient in public health, international development, and program evaluation. With strong skills in strategic planning, research, and advocacy, the focus has been on gender, women's rights, and health sectors. Career highlights include leading initiatives as Director of the Cantabria Public Health Observatory and contributing to international projects across Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Notable achievements encompass developing evaluation systems for national health strategies and facilitating strategic planning for women's funds, consistently driving impactful outcomes in diverse cultural and geographic contexts.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked with international donors such as the Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute, Hearts Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights, Mama Cash, and the Spanish International Development Agency. Involvement has included evaluations and capacity building in areas like gender, women's rights, and sexual and reproductive health. Projects were regional and sector-specific, covering locations such as Francophone Africa, Latin America, and the Mediterranean. Responsibilities have included facilitating planning and evaluation processes for women's funds across Europe and Latin America, contributing to strategic development and monitoring systems.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including public health, gender and women's rights, international development, and education. Previously held roles such as evaluator, researcher, lecturer, and director, with responsibilities in strategic planning, program development, and advocacy. The interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating human rights and feminist approaches in health and development projects. The geographic scope of work is extensive, covering Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the USA, where contributions to both local and international initiatives have been significant. Extensive geographic experience includes working in Spain, Greece, Croatia, Nicaragua, Poland, Georgia, the USA, Morocco, Mali, and Mexico. The expert has a deep familiarity with cultural dynamics and has been involved in long-term assignments and recurring projects in these regions, contributing to strategic planning and evaluation processes.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native Spanish speaker and writer, with fluent English speaking skills and a high proficiency level in writing. Possessing a good command and operational proficiency in Portuguese and French, these language skills have been utilized in international settings, working with multilingual teams across Europe, Latin America, and Africa, facilitating communication and collaboration in diverse cultural contexts. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Health in International Health and Maternal and Child Health from the University of California at Berkeley, USA, and a Master of Evaluation of Public Programs and Policies from the University Complutense of Madrid, Spain. Additional qualifications include doctoral courses in International Health at the University of the Balearic Islands, Spain, a Nursing University Diploma from the Long Distance University, Spain, a Community Health Nursing Diploma from the National Public Health Institute, Cuba, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Holy Names College, USA.