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B.A.  in Theology at Georgetown University; M.A. in Public Policy at Johns Hopkins University.

Expert in Domestic and International Drug Policy, Drug Law Reform, Andean Region, Bolivia, Venezuela, Democracy and Elections.

At the present he is Senior Associate for Drug Policy and the Andes, at the Washington Office of Latin America (WOLA). Has coordinated WOLA´s Drug Policy program since 2003, in support of more humane and effective drug policies in the Americas.

Has organized and spoken at numerous U.S. and international conferences on drug policy and on the Andean region. Prior to joining WOLA he served as Director of research at Drug Strategies. He worked at the Center of Concern on the “Rethinking Bretton Woods Project,” an effort to forge consensus on ideas for reform of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and international trade Arrangements.