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About EFEIA

Our Team

The people behind EFEIA bring together clinical medicine, electromagnetic engineering, education, and communications. Each member contributes a specific discipline to the foundation's research and standards work.

Leadership

Founders

J. Joaquín Machado
Founder & Director
J. Joaquín Machado

He has dedicated his career to understanding and addressing electromagnetic pollution. His work produced SPIRO®, a patented nano-magnetic technology that depolarizes EMF interference without blocking signals, and the IAS Method, now applied by practitioners worldwide. An Amazon best-selling author and recipient of the Edison Award and German Innovation Award, he provides EFEIA's scientific and entrepreneurial foundation across research, education, and standards development.

Marianella Romero
Administrative & Financial Manager
Marianella Romero

She leads financial planning and resource management at EFEIA, ensuring the foundation's research remains both scientifically rigorous and operationally sustainable. An engineer and co-founder of NOXTAK, her personal experience with electrohypersensitivity was the catalyst behind SPIRO® technology. Her background spans telecommunications, innovation management, and operational strategy, combining technical knowledge and organizational discipline in service of EFEIA's mission.

Luis Miguel Valdés, MD
Co-Founder & Scientific Council Member
Luis Miguel Valdés, MD

An otolaryngologist specializing in oxidative stress and tinnitus, with a particular focus on electropollution-related hearing conditions. A graduate with honors from the University of Havana School of Medicine, he is a board-certified Hearing Instrument Specialist in Florida and has presented research in over 73 countries. His clinical investigation into the relationship between electromagnetic exposure and auditory health contributes essential medical depth to EFEIA's scientific framework.

The Team

Team Members

Amy Pituch
Coordinator of Case Studies & Strategic Communication
Amy Pituch

A licensed educator focused on making complex science accessible, she leads case studies and strategic communication at EFEIA. Her work translates research findings into clear, practical insights for communities, businesses, and individuals. She joined EFEIA through a commitment to evidence-based health communication and a conviction that accurate information about electromagnetic exposure should reach the people who need it.

Linda Rubio
Coordinator of Licensing, Accreditation & Publications
Linda Rubio

She leads content development and scientific communication at EFEIA, ensuring the foundation's outputs are accurate, grounded in research, and clearly expressed. Her own experience with electrohypersensitivity and subsequent work with SPIRO® deepened a personal commitment to the field. She also oversees consultant licensing and space accreditations under the BEMCP framework, maintaining alignment between scientific publications, educational materials, and EFEIA's standards.

Bárbara Esteva
European Delegation Coordinator
Bárbara Esteva

A Telecommunications Engineer with advanced specialization in electromagnetic pollution, environmental health, and electrohypersensitivity. Certified by GEMS Academy and licensed by the EFEIA Foundation, she conducts assessments for individuals and organizations, combining technical measurement with electromagnetic hygiene protocols. After managing severe EHS for over a decade and applying the EFEIA Protocol, she made a full recovery. She now coordinates projects and partnerships across Europe, connecting organizations with licensed specialists.

Cinthia Rincón
Audiovisual Documentation Manager
Cinthia Rincón

She manages audiovisual documentation at EFEIA. During five years working with NOXTAK, she began recognizing symptoms of electrohypersensitivity, a process that deepened her engagement with the field. As part of the academic team behind the launch of GEMS Academy, she contributed to how complex concepts about electromagnetic pollution are communicated visually. Her focus is on making education around electropollution clear and accessible.

Mattias Soledade
Project Coordinator for Case Studies (SPIRO® / EFEIA)
Mattias Soledade

He works across the SPIRO® team and EFEIA's research initiatives, coordinating the delivery, placement, and tracking of SPIRO® units deployed in field studies. With hands-on experience in technical measurements and device handling, his role supports the accuracy and transparency of each deployment. He serves as the operational link between SPIRO® technology and EFEIA's research protocols.

EFEIA Network

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EFEIA's network extends beyond the core team. Browse the directory of licensed professionals across 10 countries, or learn about partnership opportunities with the foundation.