About Me

I grew up in rural Puerto Rico, surrounded by nature, catching lizards and with a cow in my backyard, which sparked my interest in all things biology. I tap into my scientific training and my cultural background, and use storytelling, online platforms, and community-building to make science more accessible and inclusive. An award-winning PhD scientist-turned-communicator, I lead communications and outreach for CienciaPR, a global community of more than 8,500 scientists, students, educators, and allies transforming science education in Puerto Rico, democratizing science, and training young scientific leaders. I also work with the non-profit iBiology, leading science communication trainings and producing video stories that explore the intersection of the culture, identity, and research of underrepresented scientists. For a quick overview about me and my work you can watch the short 1-minute video below.