A bit more about me

I am a PhD researcher at the European University Institute (EUI) until April 2025. From May 2025 onward, I will hold a postdoctoral researcher position at Copenhagen Business School.

In my research, I develop an institutional argument to explain the party politics of welfare state change. When do political actors shift their positions on different policy issues? How does this affect domestic institutional trajectories? My main argument builds on feedback effects theory. I study how the legislative activity of some actors creates spillovers that influence the interests, ideas, and policy possibilities of others. My theory, therefore, draws on historical institutionalism, partisan politics, and coalition dynamics.

In my dissertation, I focus on the role of right-wing parties in the gender institutional transformation of Continental and Southern European welfare states. I examine how the activity of more progressive actors, such as left-wing parties and feminist advocacy groups, generates feedback effects that shape the gender and family agendas of conservative and Christian-democratic parties. You can find a recent interview about my PhD research here. This was part of the WellSire ERC project, led by Professor Anton Hemerijck.

In co-authored projects, I also study the role of political parties and trade unions in the divergent political economy trajectories of Italy and Spain. Additionally, I research the politics of the Spanish welfare state more broadly, with a focus on the convergence between left- and right-wing parties.

My postdoctoral research takes place within the framework of the AGILE research project, led by Professor Caroline de la Porte. We are primarily interested in understanding access to and conditions of the 'life' dimension of work-life balance. This four-year project examines how policies and firm practices shape individuals' ability to access and enjoy 'free time' beyond work and care responsibilities.

I enjoy knowledge transfer and non-academic publishing. I write op-eds that communicate the main ideas of my academic articles. Additionally, I am a member of Espai08, a critical economist opinion group named after the Great Recession, where we produce applied economic research from a progressive and transformative standpoint. You can find all my press publications in Spanish or Catalan here.

Before starting my PhD, I worked as a research technician at IGOP, where I collaborated with Professor Marga León on academic and applied research in the fields of labor and family policy. Previously, I completed a Master of Science in Political Science with a specialization in Political Economy at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). My master's thesis argues that part-time employment in Spain does not facilitate work-life balance due to atypical and irregular time schedules. Instead, it serves as a tool for employers to reduce labor costs in low-skilled and feminized sectors.

In addition, I earned a Master's degree in Teaching Secondary and High School Education from the Universitat de Barcelona (UB). My Bachelor's degree is in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). I was born in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia.