Yessica Herrera-Guzman

Yessica Herrera-Guzman is a social scientist affiliated with the Universidad del Desarrollo, where she contributes to the evaluators committee at Faro UDD. Her research spans network science applications in analyzing gender inequalities and career success in ballet, psychological stress effects on bodily expressions, and visual perception in dance performances.

• Collaborates with Barabasi Lab and NICO (Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems)
• Projects funded by Mexico’s National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT)
• Recognized for science communication excellence, including a Best TV Show award
• Combines academic work with trauma-informed yoga instruction (Stråla Guide, Yoga Alliance certified)
• Active member of Generation J at the Joffrey Ballet

Research Interests include network science, gender dynamics in performing arts, data-driven analysis of social systems, and interdisciplinary connections between psychology and dance. Her work bridges computational methods with sociocultural studies.

Scientific Awards:

• Triple award from Mexican National Association of Universities and Higher Education Institutions for Science Communications
• Best TV Show distinction in science communication

Additional Roles: Communications professional specializing in public engagement with science and arts; certified Yoga Alliance Instructor; Stråla Guide.