About myself

I am a seasoned economist and consultant with extensive international experience. With a PhD Laude from the University of Alcalá de Henares, Spain, my expertise lies in the intersections of labour markets, social protection and gender, and transitions between formal and informal employment environments, as shown in my renowned theses and academic publications. With extensive experience in various roles, from being a Senior Partner at Almenara Estudios Económicos y Sociales, S.L. to serving as a Global and Regional Economic Advisor for UNIFEM and UN Women, I have contributed extensively to gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives within UN and EU frameworks. My competence extends to the areas of economic governance (gender-responsive budgeting), social security and evaluation of socio-economic projects, including the large EU Structural and Investment Funds, which is reflected in my memberships and expert roles in multiple international committees and networks. In the past 5 years I have supported various UN agencies in the areas of gender and renewable energy, climate change and manmade disasters focusing on both private and public measures to ensure women’s access and voices in the triple transition (digitalisation, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility). Beyond my professional endeavors, I have received recognition for my impactful work, including prestigious awards for my doctoral thesis and business innovations. My ideas have been featured in global media outlets such as HuffPost, BBC, CNN, and El País, further highlighting my commitment to addressing social issues and advocating for gender equality. I have volunteered my time for local NGOs in my city and other Spanish cities in the areas of music for children, support for children living in poverty in emerging countries and for refugees.