Social antropologist with a PhD from the Universidad de Barcelona and a Master’s degree in Anthropology and Development from the Universidad de Chile. Additionally, she has a degree in Social Work from the Universidad de la Frontera in Temuco, Chile.
She has extensive experience working on migration issues, exploring the drivers and consequences of migration, gender relations, health services, and the impact of migration on both sending and receiving countries. Her professional expertise includes collaborations with international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), where she serves as a consultant for the Chagas Disease Control Program. She has also contributed to numerous studies on migrant health.
Currently, she is a professor and researcher at the Universidad Autónoma de Chile, specializing in qualitative research methods, particularly in the areas of reproductive health, migration, and neglected diseases, such as Chagas disease. Additionally, she remains actively involved in research and advocacy for those affected by Chagas disease in Latin America.