I am a biologist born in Quito, Ecuador. I earned a B.Sc. in Biology from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (2003), an M.A. in Museum Science from Texas Tech University (2007), and a Ph.D. in Zoology, also from Texas Tech University (2016).
I define myself as a classical mammalogist with a strong background in natural history collections, fieldwork, and a deep appreciation for scientific research. My current interests include mammalian evolution, taxonomy, Andean faunas, Neotropical biogeography, bats, environmental education, and, more recently, the emergence of zoonotic diseases associated with mammals.

I am a lifetime member of the American Society of Mammalogists and have served on its Systematic Collections Committee since 2011. I am currently a Research Associate at both the Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad del Ecuador (INABIO) and the Centro de Investigación para la Salud en América Latina (CISeAL) at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador.

I have participated in several research projects, including the organization of the National Bank of Genetic Resources of Ecuador (2023–2024). My scientific output includes 17 peer-reviewed papers, 2 book chapters, 72 technical reports, and 51 presentations at professional meetings.