My Job
I am Vice President in Edelman’s Public & Government Affairs Health team in Brussels. I advise clients on how to navigate EU and international policymaking and engage effectively with institutional stakeholders. My work includes developing public affairs strategies, building multi-stakeholder coalitions and translating complex health challenges into credible policy proposals, particularly in areas such as rare diseases and healthcare innovation.
My Experience
I have been working in public affairs for nearly a decade across European and international health policy. Before joining Edelman in 2021, I spent five years at EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe working on European and global advocacy to improve policies affecting people living with rare diseases. In that role I also supported Rare Diseases International and engaged with UN institutions on global health and development agendas. Earlier in my career, I worked in the sustainable development sector, including at the World Bank in Washington D.C.
My Specialisms
My Proudest Achievements
One of my proudest achievements was contributing to the global campaign that led to the adoption of the 2021 UN General Assembly Resolution on persons living with a rare disease. I coordinated civil society advocacy efforts, engaged with UN Member States and helped organise high-level events to build momentum for the initiative. The resolution raised the visibility of rare diseases in global health discussions and strengthened collaboration between patient organisations and institutional stakeholders.
My Education
- Master of Science in Global Politics from the London School of Economics (LSE)
- Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography from the University of Cambridge.
My Languages
Spanish (mother tongue), English, French.
My Interests outside work
Outside work I enjoy creative workshops (from leatherwork to jewellery making), as well as dancing. I also love travelling and hiking, with highlights including summiting Mount Triglav in Slovenia and exploring several peaks in the Dolomites.
My Favourite Brussels anecdote
Whenever I go to the European Parliament for an event, I try to leave a bit of extra time to walk through the buildings and see the exhibitions or installations on display. It is always interesting to see how organisations frame their issues and engage policymakers, and it can spark ideas drawn from policy areas beyond health.