Laura Quequejana

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Results-Driven Political Scientist with 3 years of diverse experience in project management and citizen engagement, specializing in data processing and the application of quantitative and qualitative methods. Proven ability to collaborate effectively and understand diverse perspectives. Highly responsible and proactive, with a strong commitment to activism.

Political scientist with data science studies.

  • City: Lima, PER
  • Email: lau.quequejana@gmail.com
  • Freelance: Available

Facts

Regions across the country support my experience in territorial work, collaborating with public sectors and civil society.

Years of work experience considering volunteering and jobs.

Skills

Python 70%
R 50%
Adobe Premiere Pro50%
Microsoft Office 100%

Resume

Sumary

Laura Quequejana

Innovative and deadline-driven political scientist with 3 years of work experience in citizen participation and project management.

Education

METHODS AND STATISTICS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES SPECIALIZATION

2023 - Present

University of Amsterdam, NLD

Critically Analyze Research and Results Using R. Learn to recognize sloppy science, perform solid research and do appropriate data analysis.

Higher Diploma in Environment and Society

May - October 2022

Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO), ARG

Diploma in Gender, Development and Social Inclusion

February - April 2022

Platform for Action, Management and Social Research

Professional Experience

Assistant lecturer in "Social Policy Management" Course

2025 - Present

National University of San Marcos, PE

  • Led practice sessions for the course, guidind 60 Political Science students at the National University of San Marcos.

Instructor

2025 - Present

Good Governance and Integrity Institute, PE

  • Develop materials and conduct training on citizen oversight, political advocacy, and information searches from public platforms related to public procurement (Amazonas, Lambayeque y Junín).

Citizen Participation Analyst in USAID Project “Governance in Action”

2024 - 2025

CEDRO, PE

  • Oversee the development and implementation of citizen participation training and technical assistance programs (Huánuco and Ucayali).
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Peruvian government officials, civil society leaders, and indigenous communities.
  • Develop and implement co-creation methodologies to generate locally relevant citizen oversight strategies, driving improvements in public service delivery.

Assistant lecturer in "Pre-professional Internships" Course

2024 - 2024

National University of San Marcos, PE

  • Advised student teams in the development of consulting projects aimed at strengthening citizen integrity monitoring by integrity networks across 7 regions.

Project Assistant in USAID Project “Transparent Public Investment”

2022 - 2024

GovRisk, PE

  • Facilitated training sessions on knowledge management for civil society organizations.
  • Tracked and evaluated the implementation of integrity and transparency best practices in the public sector across 7 regions (Cusco, Piura, Lima, Loreto, Lambayeque, Cajamarca, and San Martín).
  • Developed Power BI dashboards to automate data reporting and visualize progress on public works integrity standards, using a public procurement risk management framework.

Rapporteur

November 2022 and October 2023

EarthRights International, PE

  • Authored comprehensive reports on the "VI Latin American Seminar on Indigenous Legal Defense," documenting key discussions and outcomes for over 20 indigenous leaders from 6 Latin American countries across two consecutive years.

Rapporteur

February 2022

Land is Life, PE

  • Authored a detailed report documenting advocacy strategies and protection measures for PIACI (Indigenous Peoples in Isolation and Initial Contact, vulnerable indigenous groups), detailing specific actions before the Inter-American Human Rights System.

Pre-professional and professional practitioner

2020 - 2021

EarthRights International, PE

  • Contributed to the drafting of comprehensive research reports analyzing the impact of extractive industries on indigenous communities in Peru and Colombia.
  • Drafted legal briefs on the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) standards regarding territorial disputes between indigenous peoples and state entities.
  • Led virtual training sessions on environmental litigation, empowering over 20 indigenous leaders from across Latin America.

Lead Applicator (secondary level)

November 2019

National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI), PE

  • Managed a team of 5 surveyors, guaranteeing accurate data collection for the 2019 Student Census Evaluation (ECE).

Contact

Please feel free to contact me whenever you need.

Location:

Lince, Lima, Perú 15073