My story

I started my academic path at the Costa Rica Institute of Technology, where I built a strong foundation in programming, data structures, and the technical logics behind digital systems. Later, I shifted toward communication studies and journalism, driven by the need to understand how technologies shape media, culture, and everyday life.

Today, I combine both worlds: I work as an AI-focused journalist at La Nación, where I experiment how emerging technologies can transform newsroom practices; in parallel, I collaborate as a Research Assistant on projects examining AI domestication and the sociotechnical construction of “facts”.

My path is about connecting technical expertise with critical perspectives, always with the goal of making complex technologies accessible, meaningful, and relevant to diverse audiences.

My Research

Drawing from my background in computer science and communication, I approach the study of technology and society through both technical and qualitative perspectives.

The following projects highlight some of the research I have participated in as Research Assistant, as well as studies I have conducted in courses I took during my bachelor’s degree, including Research Methodology, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, and Discourse Analysis.

Domesticating AI: Everyday Reconfigurations of “Facts” in Costa Rica

Ongoing study that investigates how everyday interactions with artificial intelligence tools influence the way people in Costa Rica understand and redefine “facts.” The project uses a qualitative approach centered on participatory workshops and group discussions.

The Costa Rican “Clásico”: Media Discourses on Football Soccer

Study of how Costa Rican digital media construct narratives about the rivalry between Saprissa and Alajuelense, based on discourse analysis of articles from three of the most-read news websites (Teletica, La Teja, and La Nación).

Mediatized Memories: Constructing Temporality through Instagram Stories

This research examines how young users in Costa Rica experience identity and temporality through Instagram Stories, showing how rituals of sharing and archiving shape digital self-presentation. The project followed a qualitative design with observations, interviews, and focus groups.

Hashtags, Politics, and Public Debate during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Costa Rica

Content analysis of hashtag use in social media conversations during the COVID-19 crisis in Costa Rica, examining their role in framing public debate and political talk, and how these reflected broader social tensions.

Anime Consumption and Social Practices among University Students in Costa Rica

Research examining how the consumption of anime films shapes cultural practices, values, and identities among students of the University of Costa Rica. Conducted with a quantitative, non-experimental design based on surveys distributed to students in Communication and Digital Animation programs.

Communicating Science on Social Media During a Health Crisis: Scientific Profiles

This qualitative study examined how Costa Rican scientists used personal social media accounts to share reliable information, counter misinformation, and engage with the public during the health crisis, focusing on the profiles of Dr. Eugenia Corrales-Aguilar and Dr. Christian Marín-Müller.

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