She holds a degree in Biology from the University of Antofagasta and a Ph.D. in Sciences with a specialization in Microbiology from the University of Chile. She has experience in research areas such as biocontrol, microbial ecology, microbial communities, biological invasions, invasive microorganisms, and the fungus Trichoderma harzianum. She is currently the Deputy Technical Manager at Agroadvance SpA.