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Gerardo Penchyna Cardenas

Professional Affiliation

 Policy and Research Analyst and Non-Resident Fellow at the University of Guyana

Expert Bio

Gerardo is a policy and research analyst and a non-resident fellow at the University of Guyana, focusing on the impacts of Guyana's emerging oil windfall. He has previously collaborated as an intern at the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Center's Mexico Institute, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the Americas Society | Council of the Americas, and Albright Stonebridge Group. Gerardo holds a master’s in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service and a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Rice University, where he played D1 college tennis. He aims to work on regional energy transition efforts and democratic development.