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Alexandra Gaxiola

@alexandragaxiola

International development researcher specialising in policy analysis, programme evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek research or policy roles in international development where I can lead evidence-based evaluations, visualise data for policy impact, work with diverse stakeholders, and support programmes with measurable outcomes.

I am an analytical, detail-oriented researcher with international experience across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, focused on policy analysis, programme evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.

I have delivered data-driven assessments and produced concise strategic briefs for governments, multilateral agencies, and non-profits, translating complex datasets into actionable recommendations.

My work includes qualitative and quantitative research, NVivo interview analysis, data visualisation with Flourish and Power BI, and enhanced due diligence using OSINT tools to support risk assessments across multiple jurisdictions.

I have organised international policy trainings, contributed to guidance adopted by regional frameworks across 54 countries, and managed large outreach and scholarship programmes—always prioritising rigorous evidence, clear communication, and practical policy impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Research Consultant

Current

Independent Projects

Mar 2025 - Present (8 months)

Conducts data-driven assessments and produces strategic briefs for UN Women UK and other stakeholders, translating agricultural and procurement policy data into guidance and outreach content to inform donors and public-sector actors.

Policy Analysis Data Visualization Stakeholder Engagement Report Writing Qualitative Research

Intelligence Analyst

Wallbrook (Anthesis)

Sep 2024 - Jan 2025 (4 months)

Delivered 50+ analytical reports identifying governance, compliance and reputational risks across 30+ jurisdictions, enhancing Latin America coverage through multilingual open-source research to support EDD and threat assessments.

OSINT Due Diligence Risk Analysis Report Writing Spanish Portuguese Italian

Policy Analyst

Royal College of Emergency Medicine

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 (5 months)

Produced rapid horizon-scanning briefs and visualised monthly emergency department data to inform press-facing policy communications, contributing to 10+ policy briefs cited in over 70 parliamentary debates.

Horizon Scanning Data Visualization Flourish Policy Briefing Rapid Analysis

Research Analyst

Economic Policy Research Institute

Apr 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Led qualitative research for a UNICEF evaluation across 21 countries and co-authored guidance for the African Development Bank adopted across 54 member countries, analysing interviews and national project data to inform social protection policy.

Qualitative Research NVIVO Value For Money Analysis Report Writing

EducationUSA Adviser

U.S. Department of State

Jul 2016 - Oct 2020 (4 years 3 months)

Managed US government-funded scholarship programmes and national outreach initiatives reaching over 10,000 students and 200+ US institutions, and designed data-tracking tools to evaluate programme outcomes.

Program Management Outreach Monitoring & Evaluation Data Tracking Survey Design CRM (Salesforce)