Research Project Manager
Isabel synthesizes work across the Exchange initiatives – EdResearch for Action, EdWorkingPapers, and EdInstruments – to strengthen the connection between what education researchers are uncovering and how policymakers and practitioners are applying that knowledge. Her commitment to evidence sharing and utilization began with her tenure as an educator, notably during her Fulbright placement in the Canary Islands of Spain, where she taught elementary school students from a diverse immigrant community. Seeking to learn and apply the best practices for serving the needs of her students, Isabel joined a research center focusing on effective instruction and professional development for local teachers, which further sparked her interest in synergizing research and practice.
Upon returning to the U.S., Isabel worked with the Immigration Initiative at Harvard, contributing to the development of a resource repository that bridges research findings on immigration's impact on education with practical applications. Isabel also spent several years managing a research lab that employs neurophysiological techniques to examine how children with language and learning disorders acquire new knowledge in order to equip educators of diverse learners with evidence-based teaching approaches.
At Annenberg, Isabel leverages her expertise to design welcoming and engaging spaces of convening for stakeholders in education, fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange. When she is not at work, Isabel finds joy in teaching, whether that be as a Harvard teaching fellow, a Spanish tutor, a sailing coach, or a dog trainer. She holds an Ed.M. in Human Development and Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, complemented by B.A.'s in Psychology and Spanish from the College of the Holy Cross.
