With a master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia and an Engineering degree in computer writing, this registered Costa Rican attorney has over 25 years of experience in various aspects of territorial development. His experience includes urban and environmental planning, land use, coastal planning, land economics, project development, construction, housing and real estate development. For a decade, he worked as a consultant on development and international cooperation in Central and South America, as well as in Africa. In addition, he served as general manager of a real estate development company in Costa Rica. His extensive experience in territorial development goes beyond physical construction. It also addresses social issues, environmental concerns, community development, risk management and institutional relations. He has successfully led multidisciplinary teams, facilitated public policy negotiations and managed private companies, all within diverse political and socioeconomic contexts. In addition, he has experience in managing international procurement processes for international cooperation agencies, bid writing and establishing protocols for private companies that make acquisitions with international agencies. As a member of the Costa Rican Bar Association, he actively participates in professional networks. He was previously a member of the American Planning Association and the Costa Rican Chamber of Construction, where he served on the Real Estate Development Commission for over 7 years.