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Francisca Javiera Rudolph, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Florida, focusing on geospatial analyses of infectious diseases on a global scale. Concurrently, Rudolph serves as a Visiting Scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey and PennState University, where efforts are directed towards developing mathematical and statistical models for understanding infectious disease dynamics. As a Data Science Mentor at Posit PBC, Rudolph facilitates learning for cohorts in R programming and data visualization. Contributions to the community are evident as a Co Organizer for RLadies GNV, managing communications and resources for over 200 members. Previous experience includes a Postdoctoral Scholar role at Penn State University, where Rudolph provided decision analysis on bat population management, and a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant position at the University of Florida, where teaching and mentoring in biology were emphasized. Educational credentials include a PhD in Biology from the University of Florida and a BS in Biology/Microbiology from Universidad San Francisco de Quito.