1990, Bachelor's in Liberal Arts, mention in Journalism, 1991, Licenciate in Media Studies, 2000, Master's in Economics for Companies, University of Piura; 2003, studies in Politics and Social Management, New Journalism Foundation, Colombia; 2005, High Management Programme, Northwestern University, Chicago; 2006, Social, Local and Participatory Development: Theory and Practice, Japan; diploma in Marketing and Investment Projects; studying law, San Martin de Porres University, Lima. Former: Promoter of Social Projects, Down Piura; Editor, International News, América Television; Editor and Reporter, RBC Channel 11. With El Tiempo: 1992, Editor, International and Journalist, Politics and Economics; 1996-97, Head, Sullana, a daily supplement; 1998-99, Editor, International and Economics; 2002-06, Editor and Head, Economics. Currently, First Vice-President of the Republic of Peru; concurrently, Member of Congress, representing Piura; President of the Budget Commission. Recipient of various awards and honours, including: Doctor Honoris Causa, University of Piura (2011); Woman of the Year Award, PhDs Academy and PhDs Academy in Education, Peru.