Aiken Chew | Anthropology Award | Global Health Impact Award

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Mr. Aiken Chew | Anthropology Award | Global Health Impact Award

Associated Researcher at Rafael Landivar University, Guatemala

Aiken Samuel Chew Márquez is a social scientist with over ten years of experience working with indigenous communities in Guatemala. He focuses on research initiatives related to education, chronic diseases, land rights, and community mobilization, emphasizing gender equality and human rights-based frameworks. Aiken has held roles such as research officer, project coordinator, and principal investigator, specializing in qualitative methodologies like ethnography and grounded theory approaches.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Mr. Aiken Chew Marquez holds a Master’s degree in Local Comparative Development from the University of Corvinus, Hungary, University of Regensburg, Germany, University of Trento, Italia, and University of Ljubljana, Slovenia (2015 – 2017). He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (2007 – 2013).

Experience:

In his role as a Program Coordinator at Asociación K’wa, Mr. Marquez oversaw and provided thought leadership for the expansion of the Abriendo Oportunidades program in Guatemala. As a Professor at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, he taught courses on global citizenship, business, culture, anthropology, and conflict resolution. In previous roles, including Research Assistant positions at UNICAR – Fundación Aldo Castañeda and Universidad Rafael Ladívar, he led qualitative research studies, conducted data analysis, and co-authored manuscripts. He also served as a Site Coordinator for the Abriendo Oportunidades Program at Population Council, Guatemala, and as a Research Assistant at Centro de Estudios para la Equidad y Gobernanza en los sistemas de Salud, where he contributed to research projects focused on intercultural health and empowerment of indigenous health providers. Throughout his career, Mr. Marquez has received several honors and awards for his academic and professional achievements, including the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for his master’s degree and a scholarship from the E4J initiative of the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC). He is also a member of the Society for Applied Anthropology.

Research Interest:

Mr. Aiken Chew Marquez’s research interests span various areas related to anthropology, education, and social development. He has a particular interest in qualitative research methods and their application to understanding complex social issues. His research focuses on topics such as adolescent health, gender and education, intercultural health, and empowerment of marginalized communities, especially indigenous populations. Mr. Marquez is also interested in exploring the impact of socio-economic factors on education outcomes and the development of strategies for promoting equitable education access and quality. Additionally, he has a keen interest in exploring the intersection of culture, identity, and social change, particularly in the context of Latin American societies.

Award and Honors:

“Mr. Aiken Chew Marquez has received several honors and awards for his academic achievements. He was awarded the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, which covered all expenses for his Masters in Local Comparative Development from 2015 to 2017. In 2017, he also received a scholarship from the E4J initiative of the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNDOC) to attend the Interdisciplinary Forum “What is Corruption?” Mr. Marquez is a member of the Society for Applied Anthropology, showcasing his commitment to the field.”