Andrea Pacheco
Arquitect And Urban Planner
Quito
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Research Professor and Inclusion consultant. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and project design, with a strong foundation in critical thinking and evidence-based approaches. Proven track record in enhancing disaster risk reduction and inclusion standards, particularly within informal settings, which is the focus of her research.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Professor
Universidad Internacional Del Ecuador
10.2016 - Current
- Mentored and supervised graduate students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
Consultant
Inclusion and Disaster Risk Reduction Expert
09.2016 - Current
BID and MIDUVI: Design and implement of universal accessibility signage in urban parks in Ecuador.
Panamerican Health Organization: Conceptual and technical support for the design of Ingrid-H, an instrument for evaluating and promoting inclusive disaster risk reduction strategies in hospitals.
Municipality of Quito: Design and implement universal accessibility standards in bus stops.
Design and development of several universal accessibility plans for educational environments.
National Coordinator of Universal Access
Technical Secretariat for Disability Inclusion of
07.2013 - 08.2015
Coordinator in charge of design and research projects focused on universal accessibility for age and disability inclusion
Architect
Nestlé International Headquarters
09.2010 - 09.2012
Design of high hygiene and safety standards for food factories worldwide.
Education
Ph.D. - Land Planning And Regeneration
Technical University of Madrid
Urban Planning Department (DUyOT) 05.2001 -
Master of Science - Urban Studies
Technical University of Madrid
DUyOT 05.2001 -
Master of Science - Management of Technology And Entrepreneurship
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology EPFL
Lausanne, Switzerland 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Architect
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador 05.2001 -
Skills
Critical thinking
Research, qualitative and quantitative
Methodology and indicators design
Team work and leadership
Eager to learn
Accomplishments
Direction in the design of the Ecuadorian Methodology for Universal Accessibility Plans, winner as Best Practice by the Design for All Foundation, 2014.
Publications
Barzallo, A. P., Tojo, J. F., & De Andrés, E. Á. (2024). Spatial Needs for Healthcare Access During Disasters in Informal Settings for Elderly People with Disabilities. Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research, 26(1).
Pacheco Barzallo, D., Pacheco Barzallo, A., & Narvaez, E. (2018). The 2016 earthquake in Ecuador: Zika outbreak after a natural disaster. Health security, 16(2), 127-134.
Unda-Padilla, M. J., & Pacheco, A. (2024). Entre la informalidad y la inseguridad: nuevas dinámicas alimentarias y comerciales en el mercado San Roque de Quito. Íconos. Revista de Ciencias Sociales, (79), 99-117.
Barzallo, A. P., Fariña, J., & de Andrés, E. Á. (2022). Public open spaces: enabling or Impeding inclusive evacuation during disasters. The Journal of Public Space, 7(2), 79-92.
Corrales, N. N. G., Barzallo, A. C. P., & Calderón, M. L. L. (2022). Espacio público, medio físico y percepción de inseguridad en el barrio Solanda. Eídos, 14(19), 25-33.
Barzallo, A. P. (2017). Espacio público y envejecimiento activo en los barrios Bardegueral y Los Llanos. Territorios en formación, (11), 101-119.
Timeline
Professor
Universidad Internacional Del Ecuador
10.2016 - Current
Consultant
Inclusion and Disaster Risk Reduction Expert
09.2016 - Current
National Coordinator of Universal Access
Technical Secretariat for Disability Inclusion of
07.2013 - 08.2015
Architect
Nestlé International Headquarters
09.2010 - 09.2012
Ph.D. - Land Planning And Regeneration
Technical University of Madrid
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Urban Studies
Technical University of Madrid
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Management of Technology And Entrepreneurship
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology EPFL
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Architect
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
05.2001 -
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