Research interests:
disaster impacts on development; disaster risk management; disaster readiness at the community level; early warning systems.

Education

Bachelor in Architecture, University of San Carlos de Guatemala, Guatemala.

Work experience

– Plan International, Inc. Water, sanitation, environment, infrastructure and risk management technician, 2006-2011.
– Presidential Planning Secreteriat (SEGEPLAN). Strategic Land Planning consultant in Jutiapa, 2009-2010.
– Creaciones Arquitectónicas-CREARQ- (Co-owner). Project implementation and supervisor, 2005-2009.
– Diseños y Proyectos, Architect, 2005.
– Plan International, Inc. Internship, Jalapa, 2004 – 2005.
– Diseños y Proyectos – Architect, January–June 2004.