María Aguado González

Trainee, DG TRADE at European Commission | Sorbonne Université & HEC Paris

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

Experience

  • Trainee - DG TRADE, Trade and Economic Security at European Commission
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Trade Defence Instruments (TDI)

  • Sorbonne ONU - SONU (On-site)
    • Project Officer - International Security and Defense branch
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • AM of the Communications Team - UN Women branch
      Sep 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr

      Active member of an association dedicated to defending women’s rights and addressing global gender inequalities. Traveled to Tirana, Albania, for International Women’s Day (March 8), collaborating with local organizations, conducting interviews, and analyzing cultural approaches to this day. Compiled and structured thematic dossiers on women’s rights worldwide, contributing research and writing on issues such as the situation of women's rights in Sudan and the Mazan affair in France.

  • Junior Project Officer - International and Cultural Affairs at Alliance Française La Haye
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    Coordinated major cultural projects with the French Embassy and international partners (Swiss Embassy, ICRC, Photo Elysée), including exhibitions, concerts, and official ceremonies; managed institutional communication (newsletter, social media, press) and ensured protocol during diplomatic receptions.

  • Intern - Diplomatic Protocol Assistant at Embassy of France in the Netherlands
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    Assisted the Embassy’s communication and protocol teams during the Bastille Day celebrations on July 14th. Contributed to event organization, guest reception, and coordination with diplomatic staff. Gained insight into the Embassy’s public diplomacy activities and event management processes.

  • Hospitality Hostess at Roland Garros at Fédération Française de Tennis
    May 2025 - Jun 2025 · 2 mos