Full-time
Rafael grew up in Culiacán, Mexico, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, followed by a Master in Finance from EGADE Business School. He is a seasoned real estate asset manager with over 15 years of experience driving value optimization across commercial and office portfolios. Rafael has a proven track record of executing strategic turnarounds, notably elevating two key Culiacán commercial properties to full occupancy and negotiating a high-value, 15-year lease with market giant FEMSA. Through the Knauss School of Business MSRE program, he hopes to strengthen his skills in valuation and financial modeling to expand into U.S. commercial real estate, his primary area of interest. Beyond his professional endeavors, Rafael enjoys artisanal BBQing, camping, and exploring local culinary landscapes.