She holds a Ph.D. in International Law from the University of Seville, Spain. She is the author of several publications on public international law, international human rights law, international criminal law, international humanitarian law and transitional justice. She has been a consultant in the Peruvian Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Defense, as well as the Peruvian Truth and Reconciliation Commission. She has also consulted for the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross.