As a research and program leader with over a decade of experience across applied research, higher education, and community initiatives, I specialize in translating complex evidence into high-impact educational strategies and decision-ready insights. I hold a Ph.D. in Learning Sciences from the University of Calgary—where my research pioneered decolonial frameworks for complexity education—alongside advanced degrees in Industrial Design (M.A., Hanyang University) and Design Science (B.Sc., UNIS Guatemala).
My expertise centers on participatory design-based research, program evaluation, and integrating Indigenous and Western knowledge systems. As the founder and principal researcher behind Grafemos, I direct cross-border, multi-stakeholder initiatives that connect traditional visual languages with contemporary learning engineering. Drawing on a proven track record in mixed-methods evaluation, literature synthesis, and cross-functional leadership, I design, scale, and optimize mission-driven learning programs.
At the core of my practice is a commitment to actionable innovation: framing critical research questions, steering complex interdisciplinary projects, and bridging communication between technical specialists, institutional leaders, and community partners.
