Welcome to my website!
I am a bilingual multi-hyphenate professional. I am the founder of AGV Services LLC, a coaching and consulting practice that supports individual and institutional clients in designing and navigating research careers and strengthening institutional pathways to career development. I am a US-based international professional with extensive experience navigating life across countries and coaching others through their career journeys. Learn more about AGV Services LLC and our work here.
I have about 15 years of experience in research and consulting, working in academic, regional, and international organizations, such as the Ibero-American Federation of Stock Exchanges (FIAB), the Fulbright Commission, the Inter-American Development Bank, and Stanford University. As a mentor and coach, I serve several institutions, including the University of Maryland College Park Alumni Program and professional associations such as the Midwest Political Science Association. I currently serve as Co-Chair of the Career Diversity Committee of the American Political Science Association (APSA) through 2026. As a scholar, my research focuses primarily on gender politics in institutions and women in leadership, with work published in academic journals and policy publications. You can learn more about my research portfolio on my Google Scholar page here.
I am also an improv performer and creative writer. After joining Washington Improv Theater (WIT) in 2016, I have been a performer, volunteer, and facilitator. I developed the first free workshops for English as a Second Language participants. I have since joined the Board of Directors, where I am the founding Chair of the Data and Analytics Task Force (among other roles). You can also catch me performing in local theaters with the DMV’s only all-Spanish improvised telenovela, Sabado Picante, or with Peahen. As a writer, I am a member of Tintas DC, a Latine writers group in the DMV area.
Want to explore opportunities for collaboration or coaching consultations? Reach me through the Contact Me form or LinkedIn below. Looking forward to connecting soon!