A native of Cali, Colombia, I emigrated to the United States with my Mother in the early 1980s. Raised and educated in Southern California, I have bachelors' degrees in International Studies and Drama from UC Irvine and a Master’s in Public Policy from UCLA.

I currently serve as the Chief Data Officer for the City of Los Angeles, in the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti. I work to support data-driven decision-making at the highest levels of government, and innovation and creativity in solving LA's most intractable challenges.

Prior to joining Mayor Garcetti's office, I helped develop2-1-1 California, the alliance of 2-1-1 information and referral providers in California. 2-1-1 is a free phone number and online database that connects Californians quickly and effectively to health and human service programs in their communities.

Throughout my career, I've worked on projects ranging from planning and program development, to research and policy analysis for health and human service agencies, local government, and labor unions; I'm an older sister and a life-long fan of the New York Knicks, Zinfandel and (inter)national political shenanigans!