Cultural anthropologist and research operations leader with over a decade of experience advancing equity and community engagement through qualitative research and program development. As the Research & Community Engagement Manager for our lab, she ensures the smooth and efficient coordination of logistics, administration, and community partnerships across multiple ongoing projects in Puerto Rico. Her work at the lab supports both the operational backbone and community-centered vision of our research, ensuring that projects are thoughtfully managed, culturally responsive, and rooted in reciprocal collaboration.