Key skills and expertise

Bringing 14 years of experience in sectors such as education, agriculture, and marketing, the expert excels in project management, leadership, and communication. With a solid background in international development, career highlights include managing sustainable garden projects in Guatemala that benefited 200 families. Previously held leadership roles include President of the Peace Corps Volunteer Advisory Council. Responsibilities have included collaborating on local and international initiatives, enhancing organizational visibility, and developing marketing strategies for social impact projects. Proficiency in multiple languages enhances the expert's ability to excel in diverse multicultural environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development, the expert has collaborated with the UN World Food Programme in an Applied Research Seminar addressing the 2017 famine across Somalia, Yemen, north-eastern Nigeria, and South Sudan. This involvement included research and analysis in international development cooperation projects, focusing on food security and livelihoods. The work was regional in scope, targeting critical humanitarian needs in multiple countries.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as education, agriculture, research, and marketing. Roles have ranged from communications coordinator to research intern, with responsibilities in project management, capacity building, and strategic marketing. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans digital communication in humanitarian contexts and sustainable agriculture initiatives. Geographic experience includes regional work in Europe and country-specific projects in Guatemala, focusing on food security and community development. This diverse sectoral experience highlights the ability to integrate cross-cutting expertise across various fields. Extensive geographic experience in Spain, Switzerland, and Guatemala underscores adaptability and understanding of regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Spanish and English, with intermediate proficiency in Portuguese and beginner-level French. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including translation tasks and working in multilingual teams. The expert's ability to communicate effectively in these languages has supported collaboration on international projects and enhanced engagement in diverse multicultural environments. Educational background includes an M.A. in International Development from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) in Geneva, Switzerland, completed in 2019. Additionally, the expert earned a B.A. in Landscape Architecture with a minor in Global Poverty & Practice from the University of California, Berkeley, in the United States, in 2011.