Photo of me, in the snow with the Capitol in the background

María Reyes Retana Torre

Junior Data Scientist, World Bank

About Me

I am Mer, a Mexican development economist with over 7 years of experience specializing in data analysis, visualization, and economic modeling. Proficient in R programming and various statistical tools, I have applied data science to address gender, poverty, and inequality challenges across Latin America and beyond.

My passion lies not just in the use of data, but in the responsible and ethical use of data—ensuring it is applied in ways that are transparent, inclusive, and equitable. I believe that how we collect, interpret, and act on data matters. I am committed to using data to drive better policy decisions and to create a more just and equitable world.