Divina Gracia P. R.

Divina Gracia P. R.'s work experience begins with a position as a Research Scientist at the NIBIO Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, starting in July 2015. Prior to that, they worked as a Researcher at the Norwegian Agricultural Economics Research Institute from August 2014 to June 2015. From August 2010 to May 2014, they served as a Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Divina Gracia P. also completed a Graduate Student Internship at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in June to August 2011 and another internship at the Policy and Analysis Division, Food Safety and Inspection Services, USDA in July to August 2009. Divina's earlier experiences include working as an Agricultural Economist at the International Rice Research Institute from August 2006 to July 2008, an Instructor at Texas Tech University in June to August 2005, and as a University Research Associate at the University of the Philippines at Los Baños from August 2001 to July 2004.

Divina Gracia P. R. has a comprehensive education history with a focus on agricultural economics. Divina Gracia P. began their academic journey in 1997 at the University of the Philippines, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics. After completing their undergraduate studies in 2001, they joined the Texas Tech University for further specialization in Agricultural and Applied Economics, obtaining a Master in Science degree between 2004 and 2006. Continuing their academic pursuits, Divina Gracia P. R. then enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, embarking on a PhD program in Agricultural and Applied Economics from 2008 to 2014. These educational experiences have equipped their with a strong foundation and expertise in the field of agricultural economics.