Advocacy Manager, Responsible Investments In Land Project
Karina contributes to organization- and sector-wide learning about the effects of land rights interventions. With a Ph.D. in the social sciences, her field-based and statistical analysis research skills complement Landesa’s commitment to high quality research and evaluation practices.
Prior to Landesa, Karina worked with several educational, advocacy and rights-based NGOs, including recent work with the Global Fund for Women. Her research also demonstrates a commitment to social justice and support for marginalized populations, focusing on global movements and support for indigenous rights, ethnic minorities, and women’s empowerment.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Research methods
- Quantitative and qualitative research
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Legal and policy research
- Participatory processes
- Community mobilization
EDUCATION:
- Ph.D., Sociology, Stanford University, Palo Alto
- M.A., International Relations, American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy, Paris
- B.A., Business Administration and Social Anthropology, University of Notre Dame, South Bend
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- South and Southeast Asia
