I am an applied mathematician passionate about utilizing quantitative tools (mathematical and computer models, statistics, optimization theory) to understand complex biological processes. My research lies at the interface of applied mathematics, biology and public health policy. I use a wide range of tools from applied mathematics including dynamical systems, differential equations, stochastic processes, operations research and optimization theory to forward our understanding of infectious disease dynamics.

I was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico. I attended UNAM, where I studied Mathematics as an undergraduate. I moved to Seattle, WA, where I completed a PhD in the Applied Mathematics Department at the University of Washington, where I graduated in 2011.