Dr. Pérez-Porro holds a MSc and a PhD in Biodiversity from the University of Barcelona, conducting her doctoral research at Harvard University as a 5-year visiting scholar, and a MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from Fletcher School at Tufts University.

She currently is the Scientific Coordinator of CREAF where she is part of the board of directors, oversees the international relationships, and leads the Mediterranean strategy (MedCREAF).

She also sits at the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) Board of Trustees, and is part of the Spanish Science Media Center advisory board.