With over 8 years of progressive responsibility in international development, the expert boasts a comprehensive academic background with an MSc in Public Policy and Human Development and an MPhil in Social Anthropology from top universities. The expert's career spans multilateral organizations, local governments, and academic institutions across Latin America, the Pacific, and Europe. Noteworthy projects include collaboration with USAID on education initiatives to address migration issues and peace culture promotion in the Northern Triangle, demonstrating expertise in policy-relevant quantitative research.

The expert’s primary sectors include gender equality, women's empowerment, violence against women, and micro-credit programs, with extensive experience in project design, management, monitoring, and evaluation. A leader in local decentralization and local development, the expert has been pivotal in drafting law proposals and amendments—highlighted by a significant project, "CIUDAD MUJER", that supports women with IADB funding.

Known for qualitative research acumen, the expert excels in ethnography, focus groups, and participatory observation. Proficient in grant and proposal writing, they have also orchestrated workshops and conferences with international organizations and high-level diplomatic fora.

With strong leadership, multicultural communication, teamwork, and diplomatic skills, the expert navigates and supervises large teams effectively, particularly under pressure and in crisis contexts. Language proficiency includes fluency in Spanish, English, and Italian, with working knowledge of French, while technical skills encompass advanced expertise in Microsoft Office™, Stata, SPSS, and Redatam.