Paulina

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Academic Background:

  • PhD. Natural Resources Science & Management
  • Master's in GIS
  • Fourth Year
  • Focus Areas: Environmental management GIS 

Relevant Tools & Skills:

GIS mapping, systematic reviews, project management, data visualization

Interest Areas:

  • Environmental Justice & Sustainability
  • Transportation Equity & Built Environment

Where I Call Home:

Colombia

Areas I’m Hoping to Grow:

Policy analysis, quantitative research methods, Power BI

Values That Shape My Work:

I ground my work in respect for local knowledge and lived experience, ensuring that equity and inclusion guide decision-making so diverse voices shape outcomes. By valuing farmers’ expertise alongside scientific research, adapting methods to local realities, and maintaining trust through presence and follow-through, I aim to build sustainable tools and evidence that communities can use to advocate for their rights, influence policy, and safeguard their environment.

A Meaningful Meal or Tradition:

My favorite meal would be fried fish with plantains, a fresh mango salad, and coconut rice, enjoyed with an ice-cold glass of passion fruit juice. I would share it with my family on a beautiful Caribbean beach in Colombia, with the sound of waves in the background, the warmth of the sun on our skin, and the laughter of my loved ones making every bite taste even better.