Joaquin has worked in various policy and research roles. Prior to joining the CSA Public Policy Centre, he spent several years working on global development, particularly on the advancement of the rights of 2SLGBTQI+ people. Most recently, he was a Research Assistant at The Citizen Lab. He also served as a Consultant for the World Bank Group's headquarters in Washington, DC where he worked for the Bank’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Global Advisor as one of the points of contact for Latin American and Caribbean clients. Joaquin holds a Master's degree in Global Affairs from the University of Toronto.