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About my work and projects
My career has focused on the intersection of biotechnology, public policy, and education. I am a biofuturist, explorer, and ecosystem builder. This page highlights the key projects and impacts that define my professional story, divided into my 4 main pillars.
Pillar 01.
Designing brighter biofutures
My work in strategic foresight focuses on building new, protopian narratives. To build a better future, we must first be able to imagine it.
Green Mirror. Biofutures visions from the Global South.
NGFP Fellowship 2026.
November 2025 - Active project
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I was selected as a 2026 NGFP Fellow by the School of International Futures (SOIF). In this role, I am developing the Green Mirror, a project to explore and amplify diverse visions of biofutures from the Global South, narratives that imagine how emerging biotechnologies could serve as tools for regeneration, equity, and transformation.
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​Through storytelling, design, and reflection, the project seeks to reclaim the power of narrative and cultivate a new generation of biofuturists who imagine boldly and build wisely.
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Learn more about the Next Generation Foresight Practitioners Fellowship.
Foresight Study for Gene-Edited Agriculture.
July 2024 - December 2024
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Emerging biotechnologies like gene editing are often deployed without a full understanding of their social, environmental, and public perception impacts. ​As a consultant, I led a comprehensive social-impact and foresight study for the introduction of gene-edited agricultural products in Mexico. The study aimed to map all risks and opportunities before market entry to ensure a responsible innovation pathway.
My analysis and report provided the core strategic framework for navigating the complex regulatory and social landscape, enabling a highly effective solution for local farmers.
Pillar 02.
Advancing anticipatory governance for emerging biotechnologies.
A sustainable bioeconomy requires agile, forward-thinking policy. My work translates complex science into clear, actionable frameworks for policymakers.
BioXPol. A pioneer program bridging the science-policy gap to unlock LAC's bioeconomy potential.
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July 2024 - Active project
Biotechnology policy in Latin America is often slow, reactive, and obsolete. Governments lack the technical capacity to respond to rapid scientific advances. We must build institutional and technical capacity for anticipatory, forward-looking governance to accelerate the bioeconomy.
In collaboration with UNU-BIOLAC, I co-designed and led BioXPol, a specialized training program that prepares public officials and policymakers to make informed decisions about emerging biotechnologies.
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We have successfully trained 250+ policymakers and public officials in Guatemala, Panama, and Mexico, laying the foundation for national bioeconomy strategies.
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Mapping bioentrepreneurship ecosystems in LAC
April, 2024
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The region lacked a unified, expert-driven roadmap for its bio-entrepreneurship ecosystem.
This special chapter, included in the Situation Report on the Latin American Bioeconomy coordinated by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in AgricultureConsolidate regional expert knowledge into a single strategic document to guide policy and investment.
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I coordinated a team of 6 experts to identify key challenges and opportunities for startups and investors in the regional bioeconomy. The report is now a key reference for policy design across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Virtual Workshop. Synthetic Biology for Non Biologists
September, 2023
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Co-developed with UNESCO’s regional office for science and technology, this workshop aims to build capacities among policymakers, investors, and journalists regarding synthetic biology. It covers potential applications and the broader implications of synthetic biology innovations.
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Latin American Bioeconomy Forum. San Jose, Costa Rica
November, 2019
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This regional event, co-organized with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture, convened over 200 experts and young leaders to discuss strategies for building a sustainable and inclusive bioeconomy in Latin America, highlighting collaborative approaches and innovative solutions.
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Watch our interview with Agrotendencia TV about the Forum (In Spanish).
Strategic Guidelines for the Development of Public Policies on Synthetic Biology
July, 2013
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​My research involved a comprehensive analysis of Mexican legislation and regulatory frameworks on biotechnology and biosecurity. It provided strategic recommendations and guidelines for policymakers to effectively harness synthetic biology to advance Mexico's bioeconomy.
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Download the full document. (In Spanish)
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Pillar 03.
Empowering the Next Generation of Bio-Leaders
The bio-revolution is built by people. My work has focused on creating the communities and educational platforms that accelerate this new generation of talent. This is was the foundation for my projects at Allbiotech and the iGEM Foundation.
Allbiotech School for Bioleaders
July 2025 - December 2025
A new virtual program focused on accelerating the professional development of talented young people. Its mission is to provide them with the strategic tools, knowledge, and connections needed to build high-impact careers in the bioeconomy. We are implementing a pilot version with 25 promising young biotechnologists from 8 countries.
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El Podcast de la Biotecnología
September 2024 - March 2025 (Season 1)
Allbiotech's official podcast serves as a key narrative platform. Its goal is to inspire young people by showcasing the work and stories of other young Latino bio-leaders from our community, highlighting the diverse paths to making an impact in the region.
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iGEM Design League, a program to democratize synthetic biology education in the Global South.
January 2021 - February 2024
Premier global education programs like iGEM are often inaccessible to the Global South due to high costs and a lack of lab infrastructure. As Director of Synthetic Biology Ecosystems at the iGEM Foundation, I co-designed, and co-led the iGEM Design League and the iGEM Leagues Program.
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The iGEM Design League was a low cost + high tech annual competition adapted to the region's reality, focusing on the high-value skills of biological design. We challenged participants to apply biological design and engineering principles to ideate solutions to the most pressing local challenges, encouraging their growth into the next generation of synthetic biology professionals.
For teachers, iDL enhanced teaching quality through the iGEM Academy program, boosting institution visibility in Latin America.
​​Impact: The program scaled to 1,400+ students and 75 teams, becoming a world-class model for democratizing synthetic biology education and proving the "low cost + high tech" model.
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Learn more about iGEM Design League and the iGEM Leagues Program.
Allbiotech Summits (3 editions): the largest biotechnology community of practice in LAC.
January 2017 - March 2021
Latin America's young biotech talent is brilliant but geographically disconnected, isolated, and lacking a unified platform. Therefore, we created a bottom-up, regional platform to connect, empower, and amplify this generation.
As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Allbiotech, I led the creation of this ecosystem. We organized three major International Summits (Chile, Mexico, Argentina), gathering the next generation of biotechnology changemakers and industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the bioeconomy.
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Impact: We built the largest network of young biotech leaders in Latin America, with 350+ members from 18 countries, turning regional frustration into a collaborative movement.
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Pillar 04.
Bridging Science, Entrepreneurship & Tech Transfer
A discovery in the lab only creates impact when it reaches the market. My early career focused on building the bridges between research, business, and innovation.
YLAI Fellowship 2022 @Boston, EUA
In 2022, I had the honor of being selected for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI), supported by the U.S. Department of State. This prestigious program is designed to empower emerging entrepreneurs from across the Western Hemisphere, unlocking the economic potential of our region's diverse populations. During a transformative 4-week internship at LabCentral Ignite in Cambridge, Massachusetts, I collaborated with industry leaders to tackle underrepresentation in life sciences and biotech. My focus was on developing strategies to enhance the biotechnology ecosystem in Latin America, with a commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive bioeconomy.
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Learn more about YLAI and LabCentral Ignite
Technology Transfer & Commercialization
Brilliant science in Latin American labs often fails to become a real-world solution due to the "translation" gap between scientists and business. I started my career at CaramelTech, an expert-led technology transfer office supporting researchers to navigate the path from IP to market.
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As Strategy & Tech Transfer Manager, I managed the translation of lab science into commercial assets, leading the IP strategy and negotiations for the successful commercialization of new technologies, including a vaccine against narcotic addiction.
