Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Strategic professional with over 10 years experience in international cooperation for development, public affairs, and research. Native Spanish speaker, fully fluent in English (C2), and currently advancing German proficiency (B2-C1).
As Deputy Manager of International Cooperation and Research at Fundación Descúbreme, I work to advance disability inclusion by connecting strategy, partnerships, and evidence. I lead the organization’s global positioning efforts, promote international cooperation projects, and develop applied research that informs inclusive public and private sector decision-making. I lead a team of five professionals, transforming ideas into concrete initiatives that improve opportunities and wellbeing for persons with disabilities across Latin America and Europe. Our work combines collaboration, innovation, and research to generate sustainable impact and strengthen inclusive systems over the long term.
As Head of Public and International Affairs, I led the design, planning, and execution of national and international public affairs and engagement strategies at Fundación Descúbreme, driving our positioning as a key actor in the inclusion ecosystem for people with disabilities. In this role, I worked closely with senior leadership to strengthen strategic partnerships across public, private, and civil society sectors, while advancing our internationalization agenda and representing the organization in global forums. I was also responsible for securing national and international funding, managing high-impact cooperation projects across Latin America, and identifying emerging trends that inform our strategic direction. Leading a team of three professionals, I coordinated stakeholder engagement initiatives, events, and collaborative spaces that expand our influence and contribute to meaningful social impact.
Led the design, planning and implementation of over 70 consulting projects on diversity, equity and inclusion at the national level.
Design of diversity, equity and inclusion consulting methodologies, as well as responsible for the implementation of granted projects.
Coordinación general y académica del Torneo Interescolar de Debate, a cargo del Centro de Estudios de Argumentación y Razonamiento de la Universidad Diego Portales y el Ministerio de Educación. Coordinación del área de Debate Escolar del Centro de Estudios de Argumentación y Razonamiento de la Universidad Diego Portales.
Analista de fundamentos de los Encuentros Locales, Cabildos Provinciales y Cabildos Regionales del Proceso Constituyente, a cargo del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD) y el Centro de Estudios de la Argumentación y el Razonamiento de la Universidad Diego Portales (CEAR-UDP).
Asistente de investigación en Fondecyt Iniciación N° 11150120 "Neoliberalismo híbrido. Orígenes, diseño e implementación de innovaciones para el rol del Estado en los mercados" a cargo del académico Antoine Maillet (Instituto de Asuntos Públicos, Universidad de Chile).
Asistente de Investigación en Fondecyt Iniciación N° 1151215 "Lo que los conflictos producen: configuraciones y dinámicas de la conflictividad socio territorial en Chile y sus consecuencias sobre las políticas públicas y los territorios", a cargo de Gonzalo de la Maza (ULagos), Christian Martínez (ULagos) y Antoine Maillet (INAP UChile).