Education
Autonomous University of Barcelona
PhD Student in Urban Geography
[ In process | 2020 ]
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Master in Policy and Planning for Cities, Environment and Landscape
[ 2020 ]
University of Panama
Architecture
[ 2017 ]
Javier School
Bachelor of Science, Literature and Philosophy
[ 2008 ]
Work Experience
CIEPS PANAMA
Researcher
[ Present | 2024 ]
- Studies on Resilience to climate change in Informal Settlements.
Associate Researcher
[ 2 years | 2022 - 2023 ]
- The International Center for Political and Social Studies (CIEPS) aims to produce knowledge for the formulation of public policies and decision-making in the public and private sectors
SUMA Arquitectos
Urban Planner
[ 2 years | 2022 - 2023 ]
- Development of land use plans with an emphasis on climate change scenarios for the following cities: Pedasí, Bocas del Toro, Boquete, Tierras Altas, Soná and Taboga; in Panama
Panama City Municipal Government
Architect in Urban Planning Office
[ 2 years | 2017 - 2018 ]
- Coordinator of "Ponte Linda, Panama!" contest
- Development of urban diagnoses and proposals within the district of Panama
- Development of urban diagnoses and proposals within the district of Panama
TECHO Panama (non-profit organization)
Director of Infrastructure Projects
[ 2 years | 2015 - 2017 ]
- Formulation, consolidation and accompaniment of the Project´s group volunteers
- Formulation, planning, design, construction and evaluation of the Housing Program and Infrastructure Projects
- Formulation, planning, design, construction and evaluation of the Housing Program and Infrastructure Projects
Research and Project Grants
CIEDU - Educational Research Center in Panama
[ Present | 2023 ]
- Project - Resilience in adversity: Factors that influence mental health and academic motivation of young people in informal settlements in Panama.
Internships and Programs
EURAXESS
Mentee in REBECA Program
[ 6 months | 2022 ]
- The program will connect apprentice researchers with mentors from various disciplines in the private sector, public administrations and non-governmental organizations for the development of professional skills
Panama City Municipal Government
Intern in Urban Planning Office
[ 3 meses | 2015 ]
- Development of urban proposal in secluded neighbourhood El Chorrillo- Plaza Amador
Atelier Metropolitano
with Jorge Mario Jáuregui
[ 3 meses | 2014 ]
- Development of proposals for the Urban Intervention Project in Alemão Slum Cable Car (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Licenses & certifications
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Diploma in Urban Planning, Management and Financing Instruments for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
[ 2021 ]
Santa Maria la Antigua Catholic University + CAF
Diploma in Management of Programs and Projects for Development
[ 2015 ]
Awards
Scholarship for PhD and Master Degree
National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (Panama)
[ 2018 ]
Student Social Leadership
University of Panama
University of Panama
[ 2015 ]
Winning Project "Curundú Emerge"
BID CitiesLab | Inter-American Development Bank
BID CitiesLab | Inter-American Development Bank
[ 2015 ]
Skills
Software
InDesign - Photoshop - Illustrador - Atlas.TI - R.Studio - ArcGIS - Sketchup - AutoCAD
Languages
Spanish - English - Portuguese - Cantonese