Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience in sustainable development, this expert specializes in socio-environmental research, climate adaptation, and disaster risk reduction. They have managed both international and local projects, focusing on stakeholder engagement, social impact assessments, and gender equity. Career highlights include leading teams in initiatives with organizations such as the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Food Programme, achieving significant advancements in urban resilience and climate adaptation strategies. Responsibilities have included coordinating national projects and developing regional adaptation indicators, demonstrating a strong capacity for operationalizing complex processes.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the World Bank, providing technical assistance and preparing social and gender components for feasibility studies in Ecuador. Additionally, the expert has worked with USAID-BHA on disaster risk reduction projects in Ecuador, coordinating urban resilience actions and anticipatory measures. Their involvement spans regional and national scales, focusing on socio-environmental research, climate change adaptation, and gender equity mainstreaming across Latin America, including countries like Ecuador, Colombia, and Nicaragua.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as Adaptation Information Manager, Social Specialist, and Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator, the expert has worked across multiple sectors including environment and natural resource management, food security, gender, social development, and corporate social responsibility. Their interdisciplinary expertise in socio-environmental research and gender equity has been applied in regional and country-specific projects across Latin America. The expert has successfully integrated climate adaptation strategies and stakeholder engagement into diverse initiatives, enhancing resilience and sustainability in various communities. With extensive geographic experience in Latin America, particularly in Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, and Nicaragua, they have developed significant expertise in regional development issues, socio-environmental research, and climate adaptation projects. Their work often involves collaboration with local governance structures and understanding cultural dynamics, which has been crucial in effectively implementing international cooperation initiatives and engaging with diverse stakeholders across these countries.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. They have utilized these language skills in diverse professional contexts, including in-country work across Latin America and collaboration with multilingual teams in international projects. This language proficiency has supported their roles in socio-environmental research, international cooperation, and stakeholder engagement, enhancing their ability to work effectively in multicultural environments. The expert holds an Official European Master’s in Social Research applied to the Environment from the University Pablo de Olavide in Spain. They also obtained a Diploma in Conservation, Protection and Management of Natural Spaces from the University of Valencia, Spain. Additionally, they graduated as a Sociologist with a major in Development from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, located in Quito, Ecuador.