About me
I am an Economist and Data Scientist with 12+ years of experience applying economic theory, econometrics, and mixed-evaluation methods in organizations, academia, and data-driven consulting projects.
As the Economist and Data Scientist at IEGFIP, I have designed and built development plans utilizing diverse strategic planning approaches, performed national and subnational economic research, created and maintained data systems, and evaluated 20+ public and budget programs.
As a Social Scientist at Far Harbor, I performed applied statistical research, and mantained data systems, among other research tasks related to Education.
Before joining FH, I was a Senior Research Associate at the Texas Census Institute, where I led its Research Department and estimated the Texas census undercount and its economic impact, among other implications on Texans' lives.
I have also been a Lecturer at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University, and taught several undergraduate and graduate courses at the Universidad del Valle de Mexico and the EGADE Business School.
Education
Ph.D., Public Policy, The University of Texas at Austin, 2023
M.Sc., Economics, The University of Texas at Austin, 2019
M.A., Economy and Public Policy, ITESM, 2014
B.A., Economics, UANL, 2012
Additional Academic Training
Professional Certificate, Data Science, Harvard University, 2024
Summer School, Socioeconomic Inequality, University of Chicago / New Economic School, 2021
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