Paula O Catacora Padilla

Paula O Catacora Padilla is a seasoned professional in sustainability and biotechnology with a diverse background in research, startup management, and consultancy. Currently serving as a Sustainability Specialist at Lluch Essence since September 2022, Paula previously worked as a junior consultant in sustainability at Institut Cerdà from March 2021 to September 2022. Earlier experience includes an internship focused on bioinformatics and computational biology at the Centro de Investigación en Ingeniería Molecular from September 2016 to December 2018 and holding the position of CEO at Kalee, a food industry startup. Paula's foundational experience involves a chemical analysis internship at LABETSUR in 2015. Academically, Paula holds a Master's degree in Biological and Environmental Engineering from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, a specialization in Business Administration from Universidad ESAN, and a degree in Biotechnology from Universidad Católica de Santa María.