Dr. Otilia Vanessa Cordero Ahiman. PhD. Professor and Researcher. University of Cuenca, Ecuador. PhD in Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resource Economics, obtained in 2017. Academic background in agroecology and research methodologies. Expert in research lines related to food and water security, sustainable food systems, corporate social responsibility, public policies, public management, gender studies, and the relationship between university and society. Extensive experience in teaching and research in higher education, as well as in the design, management, and evaluation of academic, research, and technology transfer projects. Participation in national and international initiatives focused on education, public management, rural development, and sustainable agro-food systems. Director of the Master’s Program in Public Management at the University of Cuenca.