I joined the CBE Computer Information Systems in 2021. I decided to pursue an academic career because I believe in the potential of education and knowledge to transform lives and improve society. I received my Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. During my doctoral studies, I examined the role of alternative media in Guatemalan society. My current research focuses on information and communication technology (ICT) for development, with an emphasis on minority groups and underserved populations.
I am proudly Guatemalan. I have also lived in different countries worldwide, including Taiwan, Denmark, and New Zealand. Such experiences gave me a profound appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity. I also enjoy nature and outdoor activities. In the dreamy landscapes of Guatemala, I discovered my passion for mountaineering and long-distance hiking. I am also passionate about swimming. I do not hesitate to join open-water swimming races during summer.
Media keywords: information and communication technology for development (ICT4D), decolonial research, qualitative research methods in information systems
Publications
- Supporting Indigenous Expressions of Gender Fluidity and Sexual Diversity through ICT: An Examination of Two-Spirit Web Pages (2024). The Data Base for Advances in Information Systems (forthcoming).
- The Under-studied Role of ICT in Creating Venues of Societal Accountability in Latin America (2024). Americas' Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) Proceedings.
- Breaking the Culture of Silence: An Analysis of Traditional Media versus Alternative Media Coverage of a Social Tragedy in Guatemala (2024). The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, e12342.
- Decolonizing gender through ICT: a semiotic analysis of web images from Two-Spirit people websites (2024). Information Technology for Development.
- A Review of the Literature on Gender and Sexual Minorities and ICT (2023). Americas' Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) Proceedings.
- Recognizing Underrepresented Ethnic Groups through ICT: An Exploration of Two-Spirit Websites (2023). Business Forum, 29(2).
- Introducing Responsive Web Design in Web Development Instruction (2022). ACET Journal of Computer Education & Research, 16(1).
- Giving Voice to the Voiceless: The Use of Digital Technologies by Marginalized Groups (2019). Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 45(2).
- Rescuing the Media in Emerging Democracies through ICT (2018). Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS) Proceedings.
- Resource Mobilization in Social Media: The Role of Influential Actors (2017). European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) Proceedings.