Dra. Maite Aurrekoetxea holds a cum laude PhD in Sociology from the University of Deusto.She obtained her BA in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Deusto and two masters, Master In Science Transport Planning and Management from the University of Westminster (London-Uk) and Master Degree in Knowledge Managemente from the University of Deusto. She has extensive experience in managing project and programmes, research methods including quantitative and qualitative techniques and database management. Dra Maite Aurrekoetxea is researcher of Department od Social work and Sociology where she conducts different research focused on analysis os vulnerable groups.