Agronomic engineer with a Master of Science in Andean Agriculture specialty in breeding for adverse factors. She has done 2 specialized courses in Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Agribusiness Promotion. She has participated in the development of 10 improved varieties (potato 5; quinoa 2; amaranth 1; and ullocus 2). She has led and coordinated 9 international and national projects related to development of technological and commercial innovations of grains and Andean tubers. Participated as author and co-author of 22 publications, articles indexed.