PhD in General Legal Sciences with a strong foundation in Administrative Law, known for her commitment to academic excellence and her passion for advancing knowledge in the legal field. Her career spans academia, project management, policy design, and consultancy, with a focus on exploring the intersections between public interest law, intellectual property rights, and scientific progress.

Throughout her professional and academic journey, Rina has developed a profound interest in the legal implications of scientific innovation and intellectual property, particularly in how these areas impact public policy and decision-making processes. Her doctoral research centered on the "Right to Benefit from Scientific Progress and Its Relation to Intellectual Property Rights," a topic of great relevance in today's world where innovation and intellectual property are critical to scientific and technological advancements.

Rina has successfully led and contributed to numerous academic and policy-driven projects, leveraging her expertise in policy design, project management, and strategic leadership. Her experience includes serving as a university dean, strategic leader, project manager, and consultant, where she has effectively led multidisciplinary teams and fostered environments of academic rigor and innovation.

Key Areas of Expertise:

• Administrative Law and Public Policy: Expertise in regulatory frameworks governing public services and natural resource management, and their impact on both public and private sectors.
• Intellectual Property and Scientific Progress: Specialization in balancing innovation with intellectual property rights, focusing on policies that promote equitable access to scientific advancements.
• Academic Management and Policy Design: Proven track record in strategic planning, policy-making, and governance within higher education institutions.
• Legal Consultancy and Governance Strategies: Skilled in providing advisory services that align with contemporary legal and policy challenges.

Selected Publications:

• "University Autonomy: An Approach from the Ecuadorian Legal Framework" - Analyzes the evolution of university autonomy within Ecuador’s legal context, emphasizing its significance in educational governance.
• "Budgetary Impacts on Public Universities and Polytechnics During COVID-19: Effects on the Right to Higher Education and Its Weak Protection" - Examines the financial constraints faced by higher education institutions during the pandemic and their implications for the right to education.
• "Protocols for Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education Institutions in Ecuador: Tools for Eradicating Violence" - Focuses on implementing policies to combat gender-based violence in educational settings.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead academic and research teams effectively and foster strategic growth.
• Academic Research and Writing: Experienced in conducting and publishing high-level research on legal and public policy topics.
• Policy Design and Advocacy: Adept at designing and implementing public policies that reflect contemporary societal needs.
• Teaching and Communication: Strong communicator with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in clear and accessible ways in both academic and professional settings.