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D. in Political Science from the Department of Politics at the University of Sheffield. Member of the National System of Researchers level I. Her research interests include: contemporary transformations of the state, gender studies with a focus on public policy, and political communication studies with a gender perspective. Among her latest publications are: "Political Representation and Gender Equality in Mexico" published by Palgrave Macmillan. "Women in Mexican Politics: A Study of Representation in a Renewed Federal and Democratic State"(2017) edited by Lexington Books, "Presidential Elections in Mexico: Media Coverage ofthe Josefina Vazquez Mota Campaign" (2020). Member of the United Nations High Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment and member of the group of external advisors of the University Program on Asia and Africa Studies. Head of the "Women and Media" project.