I am a PhD candidate in Economic Policy and Political Economy at University College London (UCL), based at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP). My work sits at the intersection of political economy, public finance, and international finance, with a focus on how fiscal and financial systems shape inequality, poverty outcomes, and the capacity for green and inclusive development—particularly in Puerto Rico and in Global South contexts.
Alongside my doctoral research, I serve as Co-Executive Director (Research and Public Policy) at Espacios Abiertos, where I lead applied research and policy engagement on topics including fiscal transparency, tax policy, debt dynamics, and social policy design. My recent research and publications have examined, among other areas, earned income tax credits (EITC), the distributional effects of fiscal adjustment, and the implications of international tax reforms such as the Global Minimum Tax.