Introduction
I am an expert in public policy and international development. I work currently as the Executive Director at IE School of Public and Global Affairs and professor of practice of International Development and Public Policy, Social Entrepreneurship and Project Management.
I have over 10 years of professional experience focused on the design, implementation and evaluation of public policies and international programmes in countries in Africa, Europe, America and Asia. I have designed strategies for better economic growth with the Government of Sri Lanka and the Harvard Center for International Development; carried out impact evaluations in Perú and Belize with international development banks; led the institutional humanitarian response and disaster risk management programmes of United Nations and the Government of Ethiopia and Ecuador; managed international aid projects at the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in different countries; and worked fostering innovation ecosystems in cities like San Sebastian.
I hold a Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) by the Harvard Kennedy School (2017), being recipient of the international scholarship of “La Caixa” foundation. I also hold a Master in International Relations (2014) and a BEng+MEng in Telecommunication Engineering with cum laude in the final thesis (University of Valladolid, 2006). Additionally, I completed the professional piano studies at the professional music school of Valladolid (2003).
In addition, I am the president of the Spanish alumni network of the Harvard Kennedy School; I collaborate leading the international expansion of IMFAHE, a social international mentorship foundation; and participate as a coach with EuropeLab, an organisation that empowers the new generation of civic and political European leaders. I have also published opinion pieces and have been interviewed for relevant publications.
Expert
I have over 10 years of professional experience focused on the design, implementation and evaluation of public policies and international programmes in countries in Africa, Europe, America and Asia. I have designed strategies for better economic growth with the Government of Sri Lanka and the Harvard Center for International Development; carried out impact evaluations in Perú and Belize with international development banks; led the institutional humanitarian response and disaster risk management programmes of United Nations and the Government of Ethiopia and Ecuador; managed international aid projects at the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in different countries; and worked fostering innovation ecosystems in cities like San Sebastian.
I hold a Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) by the Harvard Kennedy School (2017), being recipient of the international scholarship of “La Caixa” foundation. I also hold a Master in International Relations (2014) and a BEng+MEng in Telecommunication Engineering with cum laude in the final thesis (University of Valladolid, 2006).
Fields of expertise: Economic policy / inclusive economic development, Education, Evidence for policy / knowledge valorization, Monitoring and evaluation, Policy design and delivery, Science policy, technology and innovation policy, Social innovation / public sector innovation / policy innovation, Strategic planning, Sustainable Development Goals