Professor at the International Relations and Political Sciences School

In TANDEM we build bridges of dialogue and participatory action between citizens, civil society, private sector, and local governments to collectively respond to people’s needs.TANDEM is a research and action center working with public, private and civil society. We design and implement actions to promote cities and communities as habitable spaces for all to thrive. We work for more inclusive, sustainable, safe and resilient cities. We facilitate and promote citizen… Show more In TANDEM we build bridges of dialogue and participatory action between citizens, civil society, private sector, and local governments to collectively respond to people’s needs.TANDEM is a research and action center working with public, private and civil society. We design and implement actions to promote cities and communities as habitable spaces for all to thrive. We work for more inclusive, sustainable, safe and resilient cities. We facilitate and promote citizen collaboration in solving community problems, creating a sense of co-responsibility, developing innovative community leadership, and strengthening interpersonal trust, social cohesion, and therefore local democracies. Show less

- Creation, design and implementation of innovative public policies with a gender approach in sustainable mobility, public transport, street sexual harassment, recovery of public spaces, open government and citizen participation.- Led and coordinated several multidisciplinary teams to implement transportation policies and initiatives such as: subsidy policy, quality of transportation services policy, sustainable mobility policy, car sharing, regularization of informal transport services… Show more - Creation, design and implementation of innovative public policies with a gender approach in sustainable mobility, public transport, street sexual harassment, recovery of public spaces, open government and citizen participation.- Led and coordinated several multidisciplinary teams to implement transportation policies and initiatives such as: subsidy policy, quality of transportation services policy, sustainable mobility policy, car sharing, regularization of informal transport services, restructuring of routes and frequencies of the public transportation system, tariff policy and fee and operational integration for the metro line and the public transportation system and all its components.- As Vice Mayor main liaison between the Mayor and his executive transportation team and the transportation guild and other private operators for issues such as guild demands, tariff review process, subsidy policies, improvement of quality of services policy, restructuring of routes and frequencies of the public transportation system.- Creator of the CUÉNTAME program to combat sexual harassment in public transport.- Participatory creation of local legislation to comply with the Sustainable Development Goals and political approval process before the City Council of Quito.- Design and implementation of citizen training programs and strengthening of community and democratic leadership skills in partnership with the academy.- Design and implementation of self-management and co-management programs between neighborhoods, social organizations and private companies to revitalize deteriorated public spaces. Low cost and high impact programs.- Evaluate political environments, develop strategies in different areas to achieve specific objectives and execute strategies.- Spokesperson for several city issues, including: transportation, sexual harassment, legislation policy, and citizen participation. Show less

A group of professionals with extensive experience in the political and business arenas founded Prófitas in 2004, with the idea that in Ecuador and other Latin American countries, political considerations –rather than juridical or institutional ones- have an important influence on economic development and business results.Some of the best business strategies are unable to achieve their objectives due to regulations, official decisions, the actions of political stakeholders and media… Show more A group of professionals with extensive experience in the political and business arenas founded Prófitas in 2004, with the idea that in Ecuador and other Latin American countries, political considerations –rather than juridical or institutional ones- have an important influence on economic development and business results.Some of the best business strategies are unable to achieve their objectives due to regulations, official decisions, the actions of political stakeholders and media debates.Prófitas offers specialized services that enable companies to better manage these non-market aspects that pose opportunities and threats to business activities. Show less

- Development of economic and cultural programs for the empowerment of Denver as a economic and cultural hub in the Americas.- Research, analysis and development of public policy issues at a regional level. Focus on Democracy and Citizen Participation; Urban Planning and Sustainable Development, Education and Leadership; Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth.- Development of programs to promote dialogue and reconciliation between the 35 nations of the Americas.-… Show more - Development of economic and cultural programs for the empowerment of Denver as a economic and cultural hub in the Americas.- Research, analysis and development of public policy issues at a regional level. Focus on Democracy and Citizen Participation; Urban Planning and Sustainable Development, Education and Leadership; Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth.- Development of programs to promote dialogue and reconciliation between the 35 nations of the Americas.- Development of public-private partnerships for program implementation. Identification and strengths ofpotential partners.- Create, monitor and evaluate the organization's budget.- Financial management of the organization.- Create organizational policies.- Management of government and community relations. Show less

- Provide technical support in the development and implementation of programs to strengthen the justice sector and assist the judiciary and lawyers in the transition to an oral and adversarial system of justice in Ecuador, Mexico andPanama.- Develop a database of indicators for monitoring and evaluation for access to justice programs, promotion of human rights, combating corruption, fight against human trafficking, judicial reform, legal profession, and promoting women's rights in Latin… Show more - Provide technical support in the development and implementation of programs to strengthen the justice sector and assist the judiciary and lawyers in the transition to an oral and adversarial system of justice in Ecuador, Mexico andPanama.- Develop a database of indicators for monitoring and evaluation for access to justice programs, promotion of human rights, combating corruption, fight against human trafficking, judicial reform, legal profession, and promoting women's rights in Latin America and the Caribbean. Show less

Forecasting Guatemalan and Peruvian taxation, social exclusion and public safety outcomes using the World Bank’s Simplified Stakeholder Analysis Model and Predictioneers Game Model. Results used to obtain grant for dynamic governance project in Latin American region.

• Researched worldwide best practices on nonprofit’s legal framework used as training materials for experienced lawyers from Honduras and Nicaragua. Successfully conducted training session on best practices and legal challenges for nonprofits in adverse environments. • Analyzed and delivered written report on Venezuelan compliance with human rights such as freedom of association related to nonprofit’s legal framework published in quarterly report sends to all donors.

• Managed professional staff of three as the principal legal advisor to General Manger, Board of Directors and Board of Shareholders of these two 30 year old timber industry companies (total annual revenue $106 million).• Planned, negotiated and implemented community development program for impoverished indigenous communities in the Andean region (pop. 7000) that improved community relations and helped companies recover large piece of land (200 hectares) after 8 years of stalled… Show more • Managed professional staff of three as the principal legal advisor to General Manger, Board of Directors and Board of Shareholders of these two 30 year old timber industry companies (total annual revenue $106 million).• Planned, negotiated and implemented community development program for impoverished indigenous communities in the Andean region (pop. 7000) that improved community relations and helped companies recover large piece of land (200 hectares) after 8 years of stalled negotiations.• Collaborated with the government, nonprofits and indigenous communities in the making of a new forestry law for Ecuador that was presented to Congress for its approval. Show less

• Served as Chief of Staff until the President of Ecuador dissolved Congress. Managed and supervised a staff of 6 including professional and support staff.• Organized twice weekly Committee meetings, prepared Committee reports used in Congressional debates and coordinated Committee activities and agenda.• Created monitoring system to enhance Committee’s performance by organize bills and proposals sent by Congress members and public that processed 200 requests in time of political… Show more • Served as Chief of Staff until the President of Ecuador dissolved Congress. Managed and supervised a staff of 6 including professional and support staff.• Organized twice weekly Committee meetings, prepared Committee reports used in Congressional debates and coordinated Committee activities and agenda.• Created monitoring system to enhance Committee’s performance by organize bills and proposals sent by Congress members and public that processed 200 requests in time of political uncertainty and turmoil. Show less

• Co-founded and directed political movement for young people (200 members) with presence in 3 cities• Principal spokesperson for third national campaign to raise public awareness and oppose the Ecuadorian President’s proposal to adopt Ecuador’s 20th Constitution. • Engaged and recruited new members and fund-raised.

• Collaborated with the senior partners in providing sound legal counsel to important national and international companies in issues such as intellectual property law, contracts law, torts law, labor law and tax law.