I am an agrifood scientist with over a decade of professional experience and leadership positions in NGOs, including Puerto Rico and abroad. I am highly familiar with the agrifood systems of small economies, sustainable development, and non-tariff measures affecting the right to food. Former advisor–member of the PR's Delegation on Agricultural Matters of US-CAFTA-RD. I have conducted mixed-methods research on and published some publications about food insecurities in SIDS and health issues among Hispanic migrants (farm-workers and caregivers). Bachelor's in Agricultural Science (BSA) and Master's in Digestive Physiology & Nutrition, respectively, at Mayaguez-Campus, University of Puerto Rico. Postgraduate studies in Education Leadership & Supervision, AGM University; Innovation Entrepreneurship at London School of Business & Finance, United Kingdom (UK); and in International Supply Chain & Logistics at Rotterdam University of Applied Science in the Netherlands. PGRes diploma (MRes) in Social Science Research and PhD in International Development & Economics Studies, both from the University of Bradford, UK.
