Cinthia Diaz holds a degree in architecture from the Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo, Lambayeque, Peru and a Master in Project Management from the URJC, Madrid as well as a Master in Healthcare Architecture from the UPC, Barcelona. Her academic and professional focus is on the importance of providing quality healthcare architecture in Peru and she has formed part of several teams involved in the construction and supervision of hospitals. Currently she is working as the designer of the first pediatric oncology hospital for the Vidawasi Association in Cusco.