About.
I am a graduate student in Economics at Heidelberg University, specializing in macroeconomics and financial econometrics.
Education
Master's Program in Economics
Master's Program in Economics
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
- Recipient of the Konrad Adenauer Global Talent scholarship and a full tuition scholarship.
- Coursework in advanced economic theory and financial econometrics.
B.A. in Economics
- Graduated with honors on a full scholarship.
- Thesis: 'Monetary Policy in Costa Rica: Effects and Transmission' (Excellent).
- Coursework included real analysis, differential equations, advanced micro- and macroeconomic theory, econometrics, microeconometrics, and time series econometrics.
Academic experience
Research Assistant
Economic Sciences Research Institute (IICE), University of Costa Rica
The IICE is the applied economics research center of the University of Costa Rica, producing studies on fiscal and monetary policy, macroeconomic forecasting and expectations, and inequality.
- 'Macroeconomic Effects of Monetary and Macroprudential Policy': reviewed literature on transmission mechanisms of interest rates and reserves; collected and processed data in Python.
- 'Effects of Monetary Policy on Inequality in Costa Rica': compiled macroeconomic and household-level datasets and produced statistical outputs in R and Stata.
- Supervised by Juan Robalino, Ph.D. (UCR) and Shirley Álvarez, M.A. (UC Chile).
Teaching Assistant
The University of Costa Rica is the country's oldest and largest university. As the highest-ranked university in Central America and one of the leading institutions in LatAm, it promotes a humanistic approach and high-quality education and research.
- Lead TA for Microeconometrics, Public Economics, and Advanced Macroeconomic Theory: delivered lectures, prepared course materials, and graded assignments.
- Led applied Python and Stata sessions for 100+ students.
Professional experience
Economic Advisor
Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica
The Legislative Assembly is the unicameral national congress of Costa Rica.
- Analyzed public policy frameworks and economic development strategies, producing research reports to inform legislative decision-making.
- Engaged with diplomats, NGO representatives, and international stakeholders to facilitate dialogue and support consensus-building on key policy issues.
- Monitored national legislative committees, tracked proposed bills, and prepared regular briefings and reports for a Member of Parliament.
Data Specialist
Moody's is a global provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analytics for financial markets.
- Conducted market research on syndicated loans, revolving credit facilities, and other bank lending products to support the calibration of credit risk models.
- Validated fixed-income and equity securities data against issuer filings and exchange disclosures, to ensure accuracy for regulatory reporting.
- Engaged with institutional investors and asset managers to respond to due diligence requests, communicate portfolio updates, and support investment decision-making.
Research Intern
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a German political foundation promoting democracy, the rule of law, and the social market economy.
- Evaluated educational cooperation opportunities between Europe and Latin America.
- Researched sustainable-mobility organizations and assessed the feasibility of an education portal.
Working papers
Papers in progress
Models, Experts, and The Role of Expectations in Inflation Forecasting in the United States
Awards & scholarships
Global Talent Scholarship
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (€30,000)
International Excellence Scholarship
Heidelberg University (€6,000)
Public Policy Scholarship
1st Place, Macroeconomic Research Contest
Latin American Reserve Fund ($3,000)
For Inflation Regimes in Latin America. Covered by Semanario Universidad and El Mundo CR.
Academic Merit Scholarship
University of Costa Rica (full tuition)
Conferences
All Costa Rica Econ Conference (EconCR)
Languages & skills
Languages: Spanish (native) · English (C1) · German (C1-B2)
Software: Python · R · Stata · git · LaTeX · Bloomberg
Certificates
Economic Impact of Clean Energy Strategies
Commerce and Investment Strategies
Fundamentals of Quantitative Modelling
Governance and Public Innovation
Public Policies for Democratic Development
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
- Top 10% of cohort; won a scholarship to participate in the seminar in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Youth Leadership and Social Innovation
Volunteering
Regional Coordinator
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
- Member of the coordination team of NIS, the International Scholars Network, for the south-west region of Germany, covering four states: Baden-Württemberg, Hessen, Rheinland-Pfalz, and Saarland.
National Coordinator
Political party
- Coordinated a network of 1,000+ volunteers in a successful presidential campaign.
- Managed a winning congressional campaign, leading to the election of a Member of Congress.
Learning Assistant
Edunámica is a Swiss foundation that supports the educational and professional development of high-potential youth. Based in Costa Rica, it aids children and young people with limited resources by providing development opportunities.
- Designed and implemented projects to build skills for students from low-income backgrounds, ensuring comprehensive development and educational retention through financial and educational support.