Who am I?

I was born in Quito, Ecuador, in May 1999, and spent most of my childhood there, with a brief period living in Durham, North Carolina, and Houston, Texas. My parents worked hard to ensure I experienced a wide range of adventures, from monster trucks to national parks like Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. These moments filled me with awe and a deep appreciation for nature, inspiring my early commitment to protect the environment as a Junior Ranger.

Back in Ecuador, my connection to nature deepened as I explored the Andes and Amazon River basin. At the same time, I developed a passion for the built environment, influenced profoundly by my grandfathers. My paternal grandfather was a civil engineer and part-time architect, while my maternal grandfather’s ancestors were renowned Swiss-Italian architects who helped define neoclassical architecture in Ecuador. Walking through Old Quito with my grandfather, examining architectural details of our family’s legacy, sparked my fascination with architecture. By twelve, I knew I wanted to be an engineer, and this passion grew as I studied art, architecture history, and physics—viewing buildings not only as art but as systems shaped by forces and motion.

I pursued this passion by studying Architectural Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, where I gained rigorous training in structural analysis, building systems, construction management, and sustainability. Alongside my studies, I continued to nurture my love of the natural world through mountaineering and hiking, enriching my holistic view of the environment beyond just infrastructure.

Entering the professional world, I worked in structural design and quickly learned the complexities of planning and executing real estate projects, from permitting to project handover. This deepened my respect for the responsibility we have as professionals to ensure the safety and durability of the built spaces people rely on daily.

To further specialize, I earned a Master’s in Real Estate Development from IE University in Madrid. There, I developed expertise in analyzing real estate markets, interpreting both macroeconomic and asset-specific indicators, and identifying opportunities through meticulous financial modeling and underwriting. My training also highlighted the importance of risk identification and mitigation strategies, preparing me to navigate the multifaceted challenges of real estate projects.

I still consider myself an engineer at heart—not just in structural design but in the way I approach every problem. I analyze, strategize, design solutions, adapt flexibly, and execute diligently until the desired result is achieved. My professional experience spans managing and executing projects both on site and within design teams, allowing me to coordinate complex developments from conception to completion. With a strong, hands-on knowledge of construction methods grounded in my engineering background, I understand the technical realities behind projects, not just their financial frameworks.

By combining my technical skills, professional experience, and real estate acumen, I am passionate about making a positive impact on the built environment—creating resilient, sustainable, and meaningful spaces that serve both the people who inhabit them and the planet we share.

  • By framing the way I look at problems. It allows me to be result-oriented and to prioritize stressors and potential risks. I believe that critical thinking is key in understanding the nuance in real estate. Additionally, having a deep understanding of how thing are built is important when looking beyond financial assumptions but into the real world

  • I bring hard skills such as financial understanding and the ability to create a financial strategy and model. Additionally, the ability to understand macroeconomic markets and conditions . I also bring soft skills such as communication and stakeholder management, employed both professionally and academically.

  • It has broadened my scope and understanding of urbanism. It has allowed be to see different solutions and understand how they are employed. It has also allowed be to understand different markets, and to build a network within them