Gerardo Cárdenas is a Communications Officer at the Peru office. His work focuses on promoting democratic values and strengthening media coverage on political matters.

Prior to joining International IDEA in October 2023, he worked as a product manager for RPP Noticias. His news reports have been published in media outlets such as IDL-Reporteros, Mongabay Latam, Lado B (Mexico), and Agência Pública (Brazil), among others.

He is a journalist with postgraduate studies in Business Administration from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Specialized in digital strategy, innovation, and digital project management.