Academic background, areas of study, qualifications. | 2015: Environmental Leadership and Management Master's degree, University of Quintana Roo, México 1999: Seismology Master's degree, University of Bergen, Norway 1990: Geology Licentiate degree, University of Costa Rica 1983:, Geology Bachelor's degree, University of Costa Rica 1985-2026: More than 80 scientific papers and internal technical reports published. Awards: 2002: Bayardo Selva Award, National Geotechnical Seminar of Costa Rica. 2012: National Geology Award, College of Geologists of Costa Rica. 2012: Distinguished Scientist Award, National Ministry of Science and Technology. 2004: Co-author of the book “Seismic Microzonation of San José, Costa Rica,” a reference for construction planners in Costa Rica. 2021: Included in the book “Women of the Bicentennial,” which features 180 women and 20 women’s organizations recognized during the 200 years of Costa Rica’s Independence, from 1821 to 2021. |
| Professional roles or business appointments (from 2016 to today) | From 2015 to 2023, I worked as General Director of Geology and Mines at the Costa Rican Ministry of Environment and Energy. This institution processes and supervises mining concessions and conducts geological research throughout Costa Rica. During this time, I led the digitization of mining concession processes, transitioning from physical, paper-based records to digital ones. I was also in charge of proposing, revising and approving budgets for more than 2 million USD, and proposing and reviewing legal documents to be submitted to the National Congress. From July 2023: I am retired, doing voluntary work, as a national trainer and member of the National Board in my MO. |