Short Bio:
Research professor at the National University of Tumbes. Master of Science in Natural Resources, Biotechnology Line (National University of Cajamarca), obtained an AECID grant for Improvement Studies in scientific research at CAEU,Organization for Iberoamerican States-OEI and at the University of Oviedo (Spain), and a training grant from USAID / OFDA in disaster risk reduction at the University of San Carlos (Guatemala) and Florida International University (USA). Researcher associated with CONCYTEC Peru, AGRORED NORTE and CONACYT México. Research and publications in plant taxonomy, biological diversity, environment, nature-based solutions, disaster risk reduction, climate change and resilient ecosystems. With 16 years of experience as a university teacher, she has represented Peru in scientific conferences in ten countries. Consultant for the Choco Project (Ecuador, Colombia, Peru) and for USAID / OFDA. She was distinguished by the Women’s Environment & Development Organization-WEDO for her defense of the environment. She is an active member of the Gender and Water Alliance- GWA and the Global and Water Partnership-GWP. Actually is Vice Chair of the Organization of Women in Sciences for the Developing World-OWSD Chapter Peru.