Research Discipline/Bio
Gabriela's research focuses on accountability policies regarding teachers in Latin America. Before joining Teachers College, she worked in the Peruvian Ministry of Education for seven years, leading teachers' assessment projects.
Gabriela uses critical studies and decolonizing frameworks to analyze educational policies.
Educational Background
- Master of Arts, International Educational Development, Teachers College, 2021-2023
- Master of Arts, Education, Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, 2013-2014
Honors/Awards
Bicentennial Generation Scholarship; Peruvian Government, 2024-2029; Foreign Student Program, Fulbright, 2021-2023; International Peace Scholarship, Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO), 2021-2023; Partners in International Education Scholarship, Teachers College, 2021-2023
Publications/Exhibitions
- Understanding policymakers' perspectives on teacher professionalization: Insights from Peru's Teacher Reform Law. Presentation at the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Conference, Chicago, March 22-26, 2025.
- The design of the Teacher Reform Law in Peru: An adaptation of UN agreements?”. Presentation at the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Conference, Miami, March 10-14, 2024.
- Tibbitts, F., Loni, S., Abrom, A., Chacon Ugarte, G. (2023). From Commitment to Action: Integrating Sustainable Development into National Education Priorities. A Practical Guide for Policymakers, Practitioners, and Researchers. UN Sustainable Development Solutions Networks (SDSN).
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2025