About

I’m Andrea, originally from Mexico and based in Barcelona. I’m a purpose driven health scientist committed to promoting a healthier, better world.

With a background as a clinical nutritionist and now doctor in nutrition, I specialize in lifestyle medicine, wellbeing, healthy aging, and public health.

My journey has also led me through the worlds of arts and culture, community building, entrepreneurship and innovation. I am a curious people-person, a helper, a team player, and a connector with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset.

With over a decade of international experience as a Clinical Nutritionist, Professor, Researcher, Project Manager, and Innovation Developer, and navigating through lines of knowledge from maternal and child nutrition, to mental health, lifestyle medicine and healthy aging, my background inspired me to do more and expand beyond academia, bridging the gap between health science, people, and business to maximize social impact.

My multidisciplinary journey —a cocktail of health science, entrepreneurship, culture and community— crafts my integrative approach and mission to improve health, enhance quality of life, and promote global sustainability. 

I invite you to explore the services I offer to inspire people to live better, empower health students, support companies, and collaborate with other professionals.  

Reach out, I would be delighted to connect with you!

Sending my best wishes your way.

A♡︎

• (PhD) Doctorate in Food Science & Nutrition, Universitat de Barcelona – Excellence, Cum Laude & Extraordinary Doctorate Award
• (MSc) Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Metabolism, Universitat de Barcelona
• (BSc) Bachelor in Nutrition & Wellness (BSc), Tecnológico de Monterrey – Honors
• Specialization Diploma in Research & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona
• Management Essentials, Harvard Business School Online
• Sustainable Business Strategy, Harvard Business School Online
• Entrepreneurship Essentials, Harvard Business School Online
• Continuous learning & certifications with the European Society of Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition (ESPEN)

• Adults:
  • Nutrition, Wellbeing, Lifestyle Medicine, Healthy Aging
  • Mental Health (Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia)
  • Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace
  • Health & Wellbeing of the Immigrant Population
  • Multifactorial Chronic Diseases (Cardiovascular health, Eye health..)
• Early Life Nutrition & Programming
  • Children: Growth, Obesity, Cognitive Development, Milk Formulas, Fatty Acids (omega-3), Genetics
  • Women: Pregnancy, Obesity, Breastmilk, Fatty Acids (omega-3), Gestational Diabetes, Genetics
• Innovation in Public Health
• Sustainable Business Practices

• Social entrepreneurship (5.5y+):
  • Founder and CEO of Caring Collective, a social impact organization making health education accessible to all and promoting a community of support as key predictors of health and quality of life (1.5y). 
  • Co-founder and Executive Producer of Mascaras Mexicanas, a non-lucrative organization to promote Mexican culture around the world through musical performances and community events (3y).
• Research (11y+): Working on clinical trials and observational studies performing from study design to data and sample collection, lab work, data analysis, scientific writing and dissemination on topics, such as: Maternal and Child nutrition, Obesity, Omega 3, Genetics, Breastmilk, Infant formulas, Healthy aging, Cardiovascular health, Mental health and wellbeing in the workplace (depression, anxiety, insomnia and stress), Mental health and wellbeing in the immigrant population.
• Education (11y+), tutoring and mentoring (7y+). Supporting health students in graduate degrees, master and PhD studies in universities in Spain, Mexico and Ecuador.
• Innovation Development & Project Management (8y+): Designing and managing national and international health projects in the pre and post award phase (Grants. H2020, EIT Health…). 
• Public affairs in health projects (7y+). Creating, managing and engaging national and international stakeholder networks representing sectors across Europe to enable co-creation.
• Corporate Consultancy (7y+). Supporting companies to promote health and wellbeing of their employees aligned to their corporate goals and certifications.
• Inpatient and outpatient Clinical Care (5y+). Providing nutritional care for patients in hospitals, clinics and private practice working with conditions such as: cardio disease, cancer, surgeries, obesity, eating disorders, diabetes, hypertension, renal disease, etc.
• Arts & Culture: Dancer (20y), Dancing teacher and Choreographer (8y), Logistics of cultural and artistic events at the national and international level (>6y), Producer of events (5y).
• Community building (5y+): Growing Caring Collective’s Community of experts and learners. Growing a cultural community, through Mascaras Mexicanas, in Mexico reaching over 60 artists in 2 years. 
• As expert:
  • European Union expert
  • Speaker at international congresses
  • Invited lecturer
  • Press collaborator (radio & articles)
  • Published author in first quartile scientific journals 
  • Reviewer in first quartile scientific journals
  • Book reviewer
  • Content creator for digital platforms
  • Award winner with the University of Barcelona Extraordinary Doctorate Award
  • Tutor & referee of master and PhD theses
  • Volunteer in public health initiatives
  • ESPEN awarded author
  • National exam developer for the Professional degrees in Nutrition in Mexico
  • Invited member of an Ibero-American group of experts in infant formula composition
  • Invited coach in an International Summer School of Entrepreneurship in Nutrition coordinated by the Universitat de Barcelona (EIT Health program)
  • EUIPO Grant (SME Fund 2024)

• Transformation of systems (Healthcare, Education, Academic)
• Social justice
• Work-life balance
• Early career support