Purposeful research, evidence-based transformation
We are the bridge between data and strategic decisions that generate real social change
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Our History
In an environment where institutional decisions must be based on solid evidence, Otrera was founded in 2023 by Elisa Lavore and Daniel Finkelstein to combine social sciences and scientific innovation in the development of solutions for a more equal, inclusive, and sustainable society.
Since our inception, we have worked alongside public organizations, civil society, and educational institutions seeking to transform their structures from within. We do not arrive with generic solutions; each project is an opportunity to co-create solutions tailored to the specific context of our clients.
We were born out of the need to integrate gender perspective, social inclusion, and methodological rigor into every intervention. We believe that the best solutions emerge when we combine technical expertise with active listening and community participation.
Elisa Lavore
Elisa Lavore
He has more than 12 years of experience in education, employment, and violence prevention projects with young people in Mexico and Latin America. He has collaborated in leadership and consulting roles in the Mexican government, such as the Ministry of Public Education and the Mexico City Penitentiary System, and in international agencies such as UNICEF, the IDB, the ICRC, USAID, Development Alternatives Inc., the RAND Corporation, and The Workforce Development Trust.
He holds a Master's degree in International Comparative Education from Stanford University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from ITAM, as well as a certificate in Policy, Program, and Project Impact Evaluation from the International Training Centre of the International Labor Organization.
Daniel Finkelstein
Daniel Finkelstein
Dr. Daniel Finkelstein-Shapiro is a researcher in physical chemistry at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, working on light-matter interaction. He holds a bachelor's degree in physics from Cornell University, a PhD in chemistry from Northwestern University, and has completed postdoctoral fellowships at Arizona State University, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, and Lund University in Sweden thanks to Research in Paris grants from the Wenner-Gren Foundation and a Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant.
Since joining UNAM, he has worked on the use of augmented reality and virtual reality technologies to support outreach and teaching, and is interested in developing analogies that enable technical concepts to be communicated effectively in order to increase public participation in science.
Our Mission
Our Mission
To help our clients achieve outstanding results in their projects through innovative and sustainable solutions that respond to the particularities of each context, using international best practices and proven tools.
Our Vision
Our Vision
To be a benchmark in specialized consulting that integrates rigorous methodologies with social sensitivity, driving measurable and sustainable institutional change in Mexico.
Our Team
Our Team
We are a multidisciplinary network of specialized professionals who adapt to the needs of each project. Our team combines expertise in social sciences, education, organizational development, statistics, project management, and public policy.
We are a multidisciplinary network of specialized professionals who adapt to the needs of each project. Our team combines expertise in social sciences, education, organizational development, statistics, project management, and public policy.
This diversity allows us to address complex issues from multiple perspectives, ensuring that each intervention is comprehensive and responds to the technical, social, and organizational dimensions of the challenge.
We work collaboratively, integrating specific talent according to each client's requirements: from qualitative researchers and quantitative analysts to trainers specializing in institutional safeguarding and consultants in equality standards certification.
Who we work with
Who we work with
We collaborate with organizations committed to institutional transformation and evidence-based social change:
Government institutions that design and implement public policies.
Civil society organizations focused on social development and human rights.
Universities and educational centers seeking to improve their academic processes.
Companies committed to social responsibility and workplace equality.
Why choose us
Multidisciplinary experience - We integrate diverse perspectives to address complex issues.
Proven methodologies - We apply internationally validated research and intervention techniques.
Focus on results - Each project defines clear indicators and measurable monitoring systems.
Genuine commitment - We are not external providers; we become strategic allies of our clients.
Ethical perspective - We integrate equity, inclusion, and human rights into every intervention.
Our Commitment
Our Commitment
We understand that real institutional change requires time, patience, and sustained support. That is why we do not limit ourselves to delivering reports: we build capacities, strengthen teams, and leave behind systems that endure beyond our intervention.
Each project is an opportunity to contribute to the construction of more just, equitable, and effective institutions. We work with the conviction that rigorous research and participatory methodologies are powerful tools for transforming realities.
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