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I am an innovative and strategic social impact leader dedicated to advancing social justice through equitable technology and ethical research practice. I translate complex evidence into clear policy and program insights that support INGOs, governments, and civil society partners.
I thrive in cross-cultural settings and have built collaborative networks across Latin America and Africa, including work with Oxfam, IRC, and the Mexican Ministry of Women. I am a lifelong learner, bilingual in Spanish and English, and passionate about turning research into action that improves lives.
Experience Level
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Ethical Review Committee Member at MSI Reproductive Choices
July 1, 2025 - PresentUtilized strong expertise in ethical research practices to review research protocols by global partners; identified areas for clarification and raised ethical concerns with particular consideration of intersectional vulnerabilities and ethical use of AI to ensure the highest standard of research.
Social Science Research Consultant at Center for Gender and Refugee Studies
August 1, 2023 - PresentDeveloped 30+ country conditions reports for Latin American asylum cases, translating qualitative research evidence into accessible outputs for non-technical audiences, with a 100% success rate securing asylum.
Consultant at Fòs Feminista
September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024Built effective narratives by collaborating, interviewing and gathering insights from a global feminist alliance of 70+ CSOs, translating inputs and data into impact-focused content for major donors.
Gender Assessment Lead at ME&A / U.S. Department of State
September 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024Oversee the integration of gender into data collection tools, facilitate training for a team of five, and secure high-quality data through extensive stakeholder engagement across a multi-country program.
Consultant at Inmujeres (Mexican Ministry of Women)
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Integrated high ethical standards to develop a training manual on how to respond to cases of GBV among migrant women and girls for use with dozens of local ministries and embassies.
Postgraduate Researcher at King's College London
October 1, 2018 - August 31, 2023Managed a research project on the migrant trail in Mexico at the intersections of forced migration and GBV; conducted interviews centering compassion and empathy into design; secured competitive funding and fostered stakeholder collaboration.
Principal Investigator at OXFAM America
January 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022Led research on the impact of US immigration policies on survivors of GBV, including use of technology; directed data collection through remote interviews and translated findings into policy briefs.
Policy Research Consultant at Instituto para las Mujeres en la Migración (IMUMI)
April 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018Implemented systematic policy review of protections and rights for child migrants in Mexico; produced an actionable list of policy recommendations for the new Mexican administration.
Program Officer at Equidad de Género: Ciudadana, Familia y Trabajo
June 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017Co-directed the National Alliance for the Right to Decide committee; developed annual strategic plans; led workshops and activist networks that raised awareness on abortion rights and stigma across 20+ states.
Program Director at LC SNW
January 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015Led a team of four; managed 20+ staff meetings; created new case management protocols increasing program efficacy; expanded outreach to Central American minors by 15%.
Consultant at Pact Namibia
January 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014Launched a capacity-building initiative to strengthen institutional response to HIV/AIDS across Namibia.
Case Worker, Anti-Trafficking Program at International Rescue Committee
October 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011Advanced access to justice for survivors by advocating for public benefits and immigration relief; managed the trafficking hotline and referrals with a network of city officials, FBI, ICE, and CSOs.
Education
PhD in Geography at King's College London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023Visiting Research Scholar at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020MSc in Gender, Development & Globalization at London School of Economics & Political Science
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012BA in International Studies, Spanish at University of Miami
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
Women in AI Governance Group Member
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026Technology Facilitated GBV Working Group Member, COFEMO
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026Frontiers in Human Dynamics, Research Coordinator
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026Principles of Responsible AI, All Tech is Human
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks, University of Michigan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Subject Matter Expert: Sexual and Reproductive Health in Humanitarian Settings (LATAM), ELHRA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024Gender, Place and Culture, Peer Reviewer
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024Research Impact and Community Engagement, Cesi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022Industry Experience
Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Government
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