Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Welcome 🔹 I am a transdisciplinary professional bringing together perspectives from bioethics, philosophy, theology, and global health to support strategic initiatives, foster cross-cultural collaboration, and address complex challenges related to human well-being, dignity, and social development. Drawing on experience in 🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇵🇾 Paraguay, and 🇵🇪 Peru, I engage with diverse cultural and knowledge systems to promote holistic approaches to health and healing that recognize the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of human flourishing. My professional focus is on building bridges between disciplines, institutions, and communities, and advancing initiatives that place people, relationships, and human dignity at the center of decision-making. 🌍 I bring international experience as a lecturer, research assistant, social project manager, consultant, and reviewer. As founder and executive director of Fioretti-Child Protection, I have designed prevention programs, developed an accredited online course, and trained more than 500 people in child sexual abuse prevention. I have also co-edited short videos for prevention initiatives (https://www.youtube.com/@programapasprevenciondelab3234/shorts). My work spans 🧠 My research has focused on: 1. Indigenous health, ethics, and global health, including critical examination of the term “Western medicine” and advocacy for holistic Indigenous approaches to health 2. Misinformation, conspiracy theories, and social polarization, particularly their impact on trust, intimacy, and communication 3. Narrative medicine, spirituality, and pastoral care, developing approaches centered on compassion, listening, and personal transformation 4. Bioethics, human dignity, and health professional practice, advancing person-centered and ethically grounded care 5. Philosophical and personalist approaches to ethics, with emphasis on relationality, affectivity, and moral experience 📝 I have authored 59 publications (53 as sole author and 4 as first author), published in 36 journals. 🎓 Degrees • PhD – Global Health. McMaster University, Canada. • MSc – Global Bioethics. Anahuac University, Mexico, Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum, Rome, co-sponsored by UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and Human Rights (Italy). • MSc – International Health. Heidelberg University, Germany. • BA – Theology. Pontifical University Bolivariana, Colombia. • BA – Philosophy. Pontifical University Bolivariana, Colombia. • BSc – Biology. University of Los Andes, Colombia.
I had the privilege of working in two research projects at the University of Regina, 🇨🇦 Canada: 1. With Dr Kara Fletcher: "Love in the age of rage: The impact of misinformation, conspiracy theories and political polarization on intimate relationships". I have worked on: 🔹 Grant Development & Proposal Support 🧭 Scoping Review Leadership: Designed and led a scoping review (Article Published). 📚 Systematic Review Execution: Conducted a systematic review (Article Submitted). 🎯 Qualitative Research Design: Developed and implemented a qualitative pilot study by co-developing the interview guide, designing recruitment materials, cleaning interview transcripts, and coding qualitative data in NVivo to explore lived experiences of couples navigating ideological divides (Article In preparation). 🌐 Digital Platform Development: Led website design, content generation, and resource posting. https://research.uregina.ca/conspiracy-connections/ 🤖 AI-Driven Knowledge Mobilization: Developed 15 AI-driven digital storytelling pieces. 2. Under the guidance of Dr. Lise Milne on the project "Sarah’s story of intimate partner violence in Canada: A narrative case study and systems mapping to unravel the complex barriers victim-survivors and their children are forced to navigate". (Article published). ✍️ Edited one academic manuscript to submit for publication in a scientific peer-reviewed journal. 📚 Standardized and formatted references in APA style using EndNote, with manual checks to ensure accuracy and consistency. Sector focus: Intimate relationships and family dynamics / Mental health and psychosocial well-being / Gender-based violence and intimate partner violence / Digital media, misinformation / Knowledge mobilization / Prevention & public engagement.
I had the incredible opportunity to work as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University in Hamilton, 🇨🇦 Canada. Courses: - Foundations in Global Health 1: Fall 2023, Fall 2025 - Foundations in Global Health 2: Winter 2024, Winter 2025, Winter 2026 - Research Methods in Global Health: Fall 2024 🎓 Served as a Teaching Assistant for 18 students (Research Methods: A Global Health Perspective), and 12 students (Global Health Foundations 1 and 2) facilitating dynamic and engaging weekly online meetings. 💬 Led discussions and case studies, fostering critical thinking and active engagement on global health topics. ✍️ Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to support student understanding and academic growth. 📘 Delivered tutorials to clarify complex concepts, enabling mastery of course material. 🤝 Collaborated with the instructor to prepare materials and streamline course delivery, ensuring seamless coordination. 🌟 Monitored class participation, cultivating an inclusive and engaging learning environment. 🛠️ Applied organizational and communication skills to enhance student success and development. 🎯 Sector focus: Higher education and global health education within the health sciences.
I was fortunate of being part of the organizing team of the Workshop at the Brocher Foundation in Geneva,🇨🇭Switzerland: "Artificial Images in Global Health: Fakery Before and in the Era of AI" — an exciting and timely initiative that took place from June 4 to 6, 2025. This unique gathering explored the ethical dimensions of AI-generated imagery in humanitarian contexts, bringing together researchers, photographers, communicators, and global health practitioners for critical dialogue and collaboration. As part of the team, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute in the following ways: 🔹 Designed and produced the official workshop brochure, capturing the event’s interdisciplinary vision and ethical focus through compelling visuals and clear messaging. 🔹 Created LinkedIn teaser posts to generate anticipation and spark dialogue in the lead-up to the event, helping to engage a global audience of researchers, photographers, and practitioners. 🎯 Sector focus: Global health, ethics, and communications within the humanitarian and academic sectors.
I had the privilege of working as an Assistant Editor and Journalist at ACN International in Hessen, 🇩🇪 Germany. 📚 Multilingual Expertise: Specialized in translation into Spanish, from English, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. ✏️ Manuscript Editing: Delivered detailed corrections for news articles, interviews, and features, with a focus on Spanish, and additional support in English, French, and German. 🌍 Translation: Translated documents from English, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese into Spanish, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance. 🔍 Proofreading: Conducted thorough revisions of texts, specializing in Spanish, with strong capabilities in English and French. 🗂️ Research: Conducted in-depth multilingual research on the daily lives of persecuted Christians globally, utilizing specialized tools like Syprof for project-related insights. 📝 Content Creation: Authored reports, dossiers, and articles (news, features, interviews) covering diverse countries, including Albania, Pakistan, Senegal, and Venezuela, among others. 🎯 Editorial Management: Oversaw editorial projects using the Easy Projects platform, ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Assigned and coordinated tasks in multiple languages, managing the process from inception to completion. Crafted impactful texts for email campaigns and weekly press reports, aligning with broader communication strategies. 💼 Sector focus: Editorial Management / Writing / Journalism 🛠️ Skills: Editing · Writing · Translation · Project Management · Online Content Creation
I had the opportunity to work as a Project Consultant at the Heidelberg Institute for Global Health at Heidelberg University in Heidelberg, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🔬 Research Expertise: Conducted in-depth research on primary prevention services targeting nutrition and physical activity in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. 🌐 Web Analysis: Scanned 38 public health office websites to collect and consolidate key data. 📊 Data Insights: Analyzed over 50,000 online search results to identify trends and gaps in public health services. 🏢 Sector Focus: Specialized in Public Health, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Online Research, contributing to actionable insights for health policy and program development.