Bernardo Sainz Martínez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and Society and the Associate Director of the Center for Research in Social Responsibility (CIRES) at IPADE Business School. He holds a PhD in Political Studies from Queen’s University in Canada, specializing in Comparative Politics and Political Theory, along with a Master’s in Government and Public Policy and a BA in Philosophy from Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City. His research centers on Ibero-American politics and civil society, with a focus on Mexico and Spain. His broader academic interests include philosophy, ethics, corporate social responsibility, public policy and education. In his free time, he enjoys reading and writing fiction.