Academic leader and expert in higher education, human development, and public policy with over 25 years of experience across universities, government, and international organizations. Her work focuses on integrating equity, wellbeing, and quality assurance into institutional strategies and learning environments. Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams, curriculum innovation, and designing participatory models that connect universities and communities. Recognized for advancing on transforming learning spaces in higher education through participatory action research, citizenship education, implementation science, and diverse stakeholder collaboration. Currently working as Academic Director at Universidad Central in Chile.