Coming from Alt Empordà, Spain, Amaia brings a strong background in economic research, data analysis, and policy work, having previously worked as a researcher for Terrassa’s Water Observatory and a policy officer for Catalonia’s Ministry of Equality and Feminism. She holds degrees in Economics and Sustainability Science from Maastricht University, Feminist Economics from the University of Barcelona, and International Relations from the Open University of Catalonia.

At Vizzuality, she is a Sustainability Researcher, bridging the Science, Business Development, and Communications teams and connecting research, data, and storytelling across the organization.

Outside of work, Amaia is passionate about flamenco, playing the piano, and singing. She also loves writing prose, taking inspiration from authors like Isabel Allende and Annie Ernaux.