. Chief coordinator of inter-university research initiatives: 1) Jeonbuk National University Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) successfully negotiated and signed (August 2023 - May 2024) Jeonju, South Korea. 2) Yonsei - Mirae IPAID Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) successfully and signed (August 2023- 2024), Seoul, South Korea. Ongoing projects.. Author of grant proposals and strategist (2024). Current projects in coordination with the Ministry of International Affairs of Canada-Québec, the Bureau du Québec in Seoul, and Korean public and private research institutions.. Conduct research projects for Ministries, international organizations, and private sector clients. Design and execute studies, analyze data, and deliver detailed reports to support decision-making. Ensure clear client communication and maintain strong relationships, presenting actionable insights.. Researcher and peer reviewer for Spanish version of the project: “Proposal for an International Convention on Agricultural and Food Diversity and Sustainability”. This proposal was presented to the international community in November 2023.

Private practice of law as an expert in International Food Law for organizations and businesses.With a deep understanding of the legal and policy tools needed to address our food system's health, environmental, and economic impacts, we can help you navigate the challenges of this critical area. From ensuring food safety and security to addressing national security concerns, we provide innovative solutions beyond traditional approaches.Some activities and results:1. Training for professionals in the food industry 18 countries worldwide, by Passe-partout podcast training, in with a female audience representing 67% of the total, working in agriculture and food systems. 2. Conducted an analysis of more than 50 regulations from the European Union, the United States, China, Canada, and Latin America, as of June 2023. The analysis covered a range of innovative topics, including Due Diligence, AI in the Food Industry, Blockchain in Food Systems, and implementation practices for Sustainable Development Goals, among others.3. Online professional course on Food Traceability for Business , offered on UDEMY and UDEMY Business since May 2023. As of June 2023, 1007, professionals have enrolled in this course.4. Consulting lawyer and advisor specialized in the implementation of new regulations, both national and international, as well as evaluating the outcomes of their application. Assisting companies in complying with export/import regulations abroad. Preparation and development of public-private partnerships for the implementation of new national and international regulations impacting the trade of food products.Leave for academic activities (International Cooperation & Academic Vice-Presidency, University of Costa Rica) from April 2016 to May 2020.

Advised the Food and Agriculture Organization FAO in labeling regulatory compliance. Front-on-package labelling.• Authored a study case in Latin American countries. • Examined forty-five legal provisions, proposals, and cases using the FAO risk reporting approach. • Shared experiences and lessons learned with West African actors. Cooperation framework between developing countries.

Full professor, and researcher. Law Research Institut, Faculty of Law. Interdisciplinary Studies in Latin America (IESLA-UCR).

Spearheaded, fundraised, and finalized six research projects. Twenty-six in-depth publications (non-academic), thirty articles in indexed journals. Six-under-degree theses in Law directed, and one doctoral dissertation on Chinese Law lector.

Strategic Leadership & International Affairs Expert, Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR)Strategic Planning: Guided 2016-2020 strategies, bolstering adherence to compliance, risk management, and increasing student numbers from 92,669 (2017) to 98,485 (2020).Transversal Axes: Directed efforts in climate change, risk management, disability, and gender equity, benefitting 65,880+ students by 2021.Key International Projects: Responsible for successfully managing and executing a diverse portfolio of international projects at the national level. Notable projects include negotiation and development with: Montpellier Erasmus program(Food Engineering), Korean Foundation, World Bank; King Sejong Institute Foundation, KOICA, JICA. Crisis Communication: Managed pivotal university research crises between 2016-2020.Collaborative Academic Efforts: Developed the CONARE Agreement, amplifying inter-university cooperation and indigenous culture inclusion.Digital Enhancement: Online platform, catering to 65,880+ students, especially during Covid-19. Introduced UCR Global, a platform reaching vast and diverse audiences.Development & Training: Cultivated 85 projects and groomed 61 academic leaders via the "Direcciona" program across national campuses.Governance & Compliance: Integrated National Law 8204, focusing on anti-corruption and anti-fraud, underpinned by transparent reporting.Team Dynamics: Nurtured collaboration across 60+ UCR faculties and divisions, emphasizing synergy and shared goals.Digital Transition: Championed the e-signature national law, substantially minimizing paper dependency in Vice-presidency operations.Global Recognition: Piloted UCR's commendable assessment by the European University Association, furthering international recognition.

Managed a portfolio of development grants and initiatives. Aligned with donors' and stakeholders' existing strategies on food security, violence, gender, education, and food systems sustainability. Enhanced political capital and visibility for partner institutions. Managed high-level political relationships to enhance institutional's and partner visibility. Coordinated to development of advocacy tools. She was overseeing assigned staff and using human and financial resources. Analyzed the outcomes and metrics of initiative programs, measured progress, and identified risks. Used evidence-based tools like perception surveys and partnership mapping. Press speaker.• Created a food law project exploring oncoming reforms in legislation; opportunities to include sustainability actions for decarbonizations in the food chain, quality water, soil circularity, regenerative agriculture, healthy living, affordability, and access to nutritious food.• Produced and released twelve programs analyzing alternatives for the sustainability of food systems, environmental commitments, technologies, and food trade.

Responsible for negotiating, monitoring, and executing International Agreements for education, research, and materials transfer. Attention and preparation of high-level international visits, strategic documents, diagnostics, and business plan updates.• Negotiated seventy-three international university agreements, programs, and frameworks in 2016. Guided highly specialized teams. • Prepared missions, board papers, and strategic documents for travel within and outside the country. • Attended visiting international missions and managed development partner relations to support raising funds for advisory and upstream projects.• Represented UCR externally, providing visibility and credibility and supporting key development partners through organizing/participating in high-profile events, visits, press interviews, seminars, workshops, and conferences.• Helped maintain good relations with clients, right sponsors, and donors. Develop and understand countries’ economic, political, and social issues well.

• Accredited Faculty of Law before the National Higher Education Accreditation (SINAES) in 2015. Optimized operations, programs, and quality internal systems. Pondered the university's international ranking (top 10 in Latin America). Contributed institutional credibility. Nurture quality and culture, and collaborate with others divisions and clients.

Guided and advised the Executive Direction on the Fund's operations. • Executed six hundred annual Foundation portfolio projects on average. • Advised on compliance with National Law of Foundations nº5338. Nutrered relations with donors, governments, international organizations, and corporate stakeholders.

Principal researcher at Legal research chair in food diversity and security. • Collaborated with the critical forum for reflection. • Promoted legal research on sustainable food security. • Ensured transfer of knowledge to interested parties. • Trained a new generation of jurists in a field where knowledge is in high demand is the core of its mission.

Investigadora post-doctoral de la Faculté de Droit de l'Université de Laval, en materia de Derecho de la alimentación, seguridad alimentaria, desarrollo económico, sistemas alimentarios y salud pública.

Doctoral study on the regulation of self-control processes by companies, in Commercial Law. Figures studied: self-control, audits, quality systems, certification, accreditation, intellectual property, and civil liability. Using forms of auto-control in risk management; developmental, sanitary, and environmental risks; in public health and food law. Legal consequences for companies, contracts, references, standards, and private norms.• Executed yearly activities in a European Project Lascaux, on Food Law, Security, and Safety. Concluded a repertory of studies in Food Law in developing countries, massive agriculture impact in wetlands, indigenous areas, women, and food security studies. In cooperation with Latin -American and African Universities. ERC- Nº230400, 2010 - 2014.

• Drafted multi-year cross-border inspections from tier countries programs to achieve sanitary control. Based on a risk assessment approach. Direction Générale de l'Agriculture drafts used to adapt to the European Regulation.

Responsible for risk analysis studies for the definition of the regional free status of countries; researcher in Animal Welfare and international sanitary control.

Proyecto BID-FOMIN- OIRSA. Estudio sobre la legislación en materia de sistemas de inspección sanitaria de los países integrantes del Plan Puebla-Panamá. (México, Guatemala, Belice, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica y Panamá).Desarrollo de sistemas para la acreditación sanitaria internacional.

Consultancy with the Ministry of Agriculture of Costa Rica in cooperation with the USDA. Planning an execution of the project for the "Enforcement Audit". Implementation of improvements in the national inspection system for approval of the Quality and Safety System by the USDA (official accreditation and certification). Management of the National Animal Health Service Bill.

Consultant. State Phytosanitary Service, Ministry of Agriculture of Costa Rica. VIFINEX-SIF-Republic of Taiwan Project. - Preparation of a study on the legal conditions for exporting organic products to the European Union and Japan. - Training of officials of the State Phytosanitary Service, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Costa Rica.

Elaboración de un estudio de los decretos nacionales sobre las enfermedades emergentes y reemergentes transmitidas por los alimentos

Legal assistant in counseling companies for installing foreign direct investment in CR. Investment attraction in free zones, intellectual property, corporate and commercial law. Public works concession contracts and public-private partnerships (PPPs).