Biography

I am a Guatemalan sustainability professional and Gates Cambridge Scholar, currently pursuing a PhD in Latin American Studies at the University of Cambridge. My research explores the dynamics of socioenvironmental conflict, resistance movements, and state–civil society relations in Latin America, with an interest in how these shape governance and development outcomes. Prior to academia, I spent nine years working in the private sector, leading sustainability planning, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution initiatives in the energy and real estate sectors. This experience sharpened my ability to navigate complex regulatory, political, and social environments while aligning corporate strategy with international standards on human rights, Indigenous rights, and environmental compliance. Having witnessed firsthand the tensions that arise at the intersection of development and local realities in Guatemala, I am motivated to connect critical research with practical frameworks that support more informed and effective decision-making. My work brings together academic analysis and strategic implementation to contribute to more responsive and context-aware approaches to sustainability.

Previous Education

University of Bradford Peacebuilding 2020
Universidad Francisco Marroquí Political Science 2013
Universidad Francisco Marroquí International Relations 2013

Links

http://www.analuciape.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/analuciapelaezecheverria