Daryana is a Research Associate at IPA Peru, focusing on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in environmental monitoring projects that use satellite imagery and machine learning to predict wildfires and analyze land-use patterns. Previously, she worked as a Research Assistant on projects in public finance, political economy, financial economics, and industrial organization, managing administrative and survey datasets and applying statistical, econometric, and geospatial tools. She holds a B.A. in Economics from Universidad de Piura (UDEP). Her research interests include development economics, environment, public finance, and finance.