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I am trained in both quantitative and qualitative research methods and enjoy synthesizing data to tell a story that is available to wide audiences in academia, industry, and beyond. I am experienced in the full research cycle from research planning and design, data collection and analysis, to report writing and public presentations to large audiences. As a public scholar, I ensure that the research I conduct is accessible and translated for the communities with whom I work. My research has been featured in over 100s of media outlets including Bloomberg, MarketWatch, Forbes, NBC News, Silicon Valley Business Journal, CNN en Español, Radio Bilinugüe, Telemundo, and Univision, among others.
With over 250 hours of in-depth interview experience, I train students and organizations on qualitative methods. I also work with big data, including Census data sets and other survey data with an eye towards enhanced data visualization and presentation. I organize research conferences and leadership workshops for students and entrepreneurs, with a background as a former schoolteacher. Beyond having a methodologically rigorous research skill set, I consider myself a subject-matter expert in topics related to underrepresented entrepreneurs, immigrant integration, diverse asset management, capital allocation, and the small business ecosystem, often invited to speak about these topics on panels and public forums.
Currently, I manage global policy research at Meta, in addition to a variety of independent and consulting projects. I am the lead editor and co-author of an academic volume on Latino entrepreneurship and have written academic publications in peer-reviewed journals in addition to several industry reports and research briefs. I am guided by a passion for educational and economic equity and exploring pathways of mobility for immigrants, women, and minority entrepreneurs.