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IUCNImpact (MEL) and Communications Officer
Oct. 2025Support the design and implementation of evidence-based strategies to measure progress, document impact, and amplify results of the country’s transition toward a circular plastics economy. My role bridges data and storytelling — aligning monitoring frameworks with the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) impact ladder, coordinating knowledge exchange among stakeholders, and ensuring transparent, gender-sensitive communication of outcomes. Through collaboration with the Ministry of Environment (MARN), IUCN, and private sector partners, I contribute to building a national platform that transforms evidence into action and inspires collective solutions to plastic pollution in Guatemala.
FreelanceRegional Senior Consultant (MEL, strategic communications & project management)
Apr. 2025Central americaSenior consultant with over 13 years of experience in project management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems, and strategic communication. I have led participatory processes for the diagnosis, design, and implementation of MEL and communication strategies for international organizations such as the United Nations, IUCN, American Bar Association, Integrated Risk Management Associates (IRMA), TetraTech, Counterpart International, GIZ, ChildFund International, among others. My approach combines strategic thinking, technical analysis, and a people-centered perspective to develop impactful and sustainable solutions.
American Bar Association Rule of Law InitiativeMEL Manager
Apr. 2024 - Apr. 2025Guatemala, GuatemalaResponsible for designing, managing, and implementing the Monitoring, Evaluation, Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting (MECLA) systems of the projects implemented by the ABA's Rule of Law Initiative in Guatemala.
IUCNRegional Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Management (MEL) Coordinator
Aug. 2022 - Apr. 2024San Jose, Costa RicaResponsible of the MEL policy and outputs in the regional portfolio, contributing to steering the performance and assurance of the programme and portfolio of projects implemented in the region and ensuring quality in the design and development of the portfolio.
IUCNCommunications Specialist
Nov. 2021 - Aug. 2022GuatemalaDesign and implement communication strategies of national conservation projects implemented by the IUCN in Guatemala, and support the implementation of regional strategic communication efforts.
Tetra TechMonitoring and Evaluation Manager
Sep. 2019 - Nov. 2021GuatemalaResponsible for oversight the project's planning, evaluation, knowledge management and monitoring. As the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager at the USAID's Urban Municipal Governance Project in Guatemala, and under direct supervition of the Project's Chief of Party (COP), I lead the MEL's team and identify key performance indicators, develop quality assurance strategies, trains program employees about the Project's MEL Plan, oversee the Project's communications and branding requirements, and maintain contact with program partners to ensure all program aspects comply with institutional objectives.
- Award winner: “Annual MEL Superstar Team Award”, September 2021.
BeeHub Founder
Nov. 2018GuatemalaBeeHub is pioneering the conservation of bees and other pollinators in Guatemala and the region through environmental education and active conservation efforts. The initiative focuses on establishing large-scale bee sanctuaries and urban pollinator corridors to foster healthy ecosystems and sustainable development
BeeHubFounder
Nov. 2018GuatemalaBeeHub is pioneering the conservation of bees and other pollinators in Guatemala and the region through environmental education and active conservation efforts. The initiative focuses on establishing large-scale bee sanctuaries and urban pollinator corridors to foster healthy ecosystems and sustainable development
Tetra TechCommunication & Outreach Specialist
Apr. 2018 - Sep. 2019GuatemalaUSAID´s Urban Municipal Governance (UMG) Project is designed to reduce levels of violence in municipalities most at risk of violent crime through enhanced municipal governance, increased coverage and quality of municipal services, and greater citizen participation and oversight. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Designing, with collaboration from technical staff, and oversee the development and implementation of the UMG Project communications and outreach strategy and detailed implementation plan in line with the knowledge management and learning strategy;
- Finalizing and monitoring the correct application of the UMG Project’s Branding and Marking Plan; compliant with USAID regulations;
- Overseeing the preparation and production of USAID reports including weekly highlights, quarterly reports and annual work plans; - Preparing success stories and content for use in U.S. Government publications such as the USAID Facebook page, USAID Impact blog, etc.
- Developing information products based on evidence as generated by UMG project activities and the project M&E system;
-Providing technical advice, training and support to the project staff regarding compliance with USAID’s branding and marking requirements;
- Establishing and maintaining media relations with local, national, and international media outlets and manage press releases and relations in compliance with USAID policies; - Leading high-level event coordination efforts, liaising with USAID and Government of Guatemala officials; - Ensuring the language and approach used in project documents, manuals, guidelines and toolkits are appropriate for different social and cultural contexts.
- Drafting talking points, speeches, press releases, presentations, and other materials as needed by the Chief of Party.
Counterpart InternationalReporting & Communications Specialist
Jul. 2016 - Mar. 2018Guatemala City, GuatemalaUSAID´s Participación Cívica Project is aimed at strengthening and developing the institutional capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Guatemala to play a more effective role in addressing transparency, accountable governance, and anti-corruption issues. Responsibilities included but were not limited to:
- Leading the Project's Communications Unit, comprised of a communications and media specialist and a communications assistant;
- Designed and implementing the Project's communications strategy;
- Developed the Project’s Social Media Handbook;
- Developed the USAID Branding Strategy and Marking Plan for the Project, and ensuring it’s in all Project communications, including training for Project staff and partner CSOs;
- Drafting outreach and communications materials on the Project's activities, including success stories, USAID fact sheets, impact statements, newsworthy stories, success stories, brochures, posters, quarterly reports, annual workplans, PowerPoint presentations for local and international use including, among others;
- Leading and coordinating the development of the Project’s website, based on USAIDs Branding Strategy and Marking Plan;
- Organizing large-scale outreach events in coordination with the Executive branch of Government, CSOs, USAID, and Project staff;
- Coordinating with the senior management, and the technical and grants teams to prioritize relevant communication activities and materials;
- Live-tweeting of events, in coordination with Counterpart International and USAID; and
- Documenting Project activities, including communication minutes and photos.
IFOAM - International Federation of Organic Agriculture MovementsResearcher / Volunteer
Aug. 2014 - Sep. 2015Bonn Area, Germany- Research aiming at implementing a Participatory Guarantee System (PGS), an alternative tool to third-party certification of organic agriculture based on active participation of stakeholders, trust, social networks and knowledge exchange, in order to support small scale organic farmers in Guatemala.
- Project proposal for the development of the new IFOAM´s online training portal.
UNFCCCSide Events & Exhibits Assistant
Jun. 2014 - Jun. 2014Bonn Area, Germany
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)Capacity Building Consultant at United Nations
Oct. 2012 - Oct. 2015Bonn Area, Germany- Concept development and strategic operations of the UNCCD Capacity Building Marketplace, the first global online platform to strengthen capacity building on Sustainable Land Management. - Plan and organize workshops and events related to sustainable development. - Design and implement marketing and outreach strategies. - Design of communication and training materials, such as guides and e-learning courses for National Focal Points and members of international conferences. - Management of a team of international interns and online volunteers.
Deutsche Telekom AGMarket Research, Customer Insights & Analytics Intern
Jan. 2010 - Sep. 2010Bonn Area, Germany
San Martín BakeryMarket Intelligence Officer
Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2010Guatemala
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