I joined the CBE Computer Information Systems in 2021. I decided to pursue an academic career because I believe in the potential of education and knowledge to transform lives and improve society. During my doctoral studies, I investigated the role of social media on activism in Guatemalan society. My current research interests are the design and development of information and communication technology (ICT) for development, with an emphasis on minority groups and underserved populations.
I am proudly Guatemalan. I have also lived in different countries worldwide, including Taiwan, Denmark, and New Zealand. Such experiences gave me a profound appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity. I also enjoy nature and outdoor activities. In the dreamy landscapes of Guatemala, I discovered my passion for mountaineering and long-distance hiking. He is also passionate about swimming. I do not hesitate to join open-water swimming races during summer.
Media keywords: information and communication technology for development (ICT4D), value-sensitive design, qualitative research methods in information systems
Publications
- Decolonizing gender through ICT: a semiotic analysis of web images from Two-Spirit people websites (2024). Information Technology for Development.
- A Review of the Literature on Gender and Sexual Minorities and ICT (2023). Americas' Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) Proceedings.
- Recognizing Underrepresented Ethnic Groups through ICT: An Exploration of Two-Spirit Websites (2023). Business Forum, 29(2).
- Introducing Responsive Web Design in Web Development Instruction (2022). ACET Journal of Computer Education & Research, 16(1).
- Giving Voice to the Voiceless: The Use of Digital Technologies by Marginalized Groups (2019). Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 45(2).
- Rescuing the Media in Emerging Democracies through ICT (2018). Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS) Proceedings.
- Resource Mobilization in Social Media: The Role of Influential Actors (2017). European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) Proceedings.