Biography

There is perhaps too little concern for the study of hope. Much of our efforts are devoted to the comprehension and contemplation of violence, to the analysis of war and its destructive force. But equally relevant is to recognise that even in scenarios where violence is present, there are stories of people who try to build something different. And that these are accounts worth paying attention to. Growing up amidst Mexico’s “War on Drugs” has deeply shaped my life and gaze as a researcher. It has led me to analyse the global dynamics that favour conflict and the legal frameworks of war, but also to the study of local peace processes linked to environmental protection. For my PhD in Development Studies, I seek to explore the emergence of collective action to address socio-environmental threats. In a global context of interrelated social and environmental crises, I want to understand how people come together, how transformative alternatives are forged, and how they may help repair the social fabric, promote healing, and enact justice. With this research, I wish to learn from local actors and everyday resistance and contribute to the efforts to outline a different future.

Previous Education

University of Amsterdam Conflict Resolution Governance 2020
Universidad Iberoamericana International Relations 2017