Greater Phoenix Area
Currently, I serve as a Senior Program Manager within the Global Impact & AI unit at Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University (ASU), where I manage initiatives involving entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, faculty-led research, and international partnerships across the United States and Latin America. My background spans diplomacy, business ownership, and program leadership. I have worked with stakeholders from academia, international organizations, government, nonprofits, and the private sector, supporting entrepreneurship accelerators, innovation programs, and multi-country initiatives. I am particularly interested in the intersection of international relations, geopolitics, global business, technology, and economic development, and how organizations can leverage innovation to create meaningful impact. Bachelor's degree in International Relations | Master's degree in Global Management (Digital Transformation)
- Lead the strategy, execution, and performance management of a multi-country project portfolio at the intersection of global impact, business, institutional partnerships, and innovation. - Own prioritization, operating cadence, and decision-making across complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. - Partner with faculty and senior stakeholders to align research, programmatic, and strategic objectives, including AI-focused initiatives. - Design and manage performance indicators, governance structures, and reporting frameworks to support leadership decision-making. - Direct cross-regional teams and ensure alignment, continuity, and delivery across initiatives in dynamic, multi-project environments.
Lead the strategy, execution, and performance management of a diverse project portfolio, operating at the intersection of global impact, business, and institutional leadership. - Lead end-to-end execution and operating cadence for a complex, multi-stakeholder partnership. - Partner with faculty, institutional leaders, and external organizations to align priorities and outcomes. - Design and manage performance indicators, reporting frameworks, and governance structures to support leadership decision-making. -Direct multicultural and distributed teams across Latin America. -Manage senior stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted counterpart in complex environments. -Manage a faculty-driven initiative on the ethical and business implications of AI, including governance and execution frameworks.
Business Member Investor, co-founder and owner of a Mexican Food restaurant, bringing authentic burros percherones from Sonora, Mexico, to Phoenix, AZ. Advisor on strategy, operations, financial planning, and execution models.
- Served in a diplomatic and stakeholder-facing role within a formal government setting. - Operated in a politically and diplomatically sensitive environment requiring discretion, judgment, and protocol. - Managed complex stakeholder interactions involving government entities, institutions, and the public. - Developed strong executive presence and negotiation skills in high-stakes contexts.