Public policy analysis

Working in EU Public Diplomacy since 2006: as an EU diplomat, press officer, communication manager, EU project team leader and as a strategic communication expert.
Since October 2025, Associate Director of Strategic Communication at the European Policy Center.
Founding staff of the European Endowment for Democracy.
7+ years Damascus and Kyiv.
Active in pan-European political party Volt Europa.
Political Science degrees from Yale, SciencesPo-Paris and Free University-Berlin, and Harvard certificate in "Leadership and Community Organising".
Author of “EU Public Diplomacy in an ever-changing world” (University of Southern California).
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Senior researcher, committed to data for public value, addressing Open Data release and re-use, Data ecosystems emergence and orchestration, Digital for Development, and Data-driven innovation.
Please feel free to contact me via email or LinkedIn; I would be pleased to hear from you and explore cooperation opportunities.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Independent monitoring and evaluation consultant with more than ten years of experience in international development and cooperation, with a focus on development effectiveness and gender equality. Extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation of development projects in Ecuador and other Latin American countries. Experienced Results-Oriented Monitoring (ROM) Expert.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• Extensive experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects funded by the EU and other donors (UNDP, BID, GIZ) in Ecuador and the Latin American region. Excellent understanding of the specific regional and local contexts in Ecuador and other Latin American countries.
• More than ten years of experience in results-based approaches, including monitoring and evaluation of development projects. Experienced Results-Oriented Monitoring (ROM) Expert in the following areas: employment and vocational training, innovation, private sector development, democracy and rule of law, gender equality, human rights and civil society participation.
• Excellent skills for preparing monitoring/evaluation reports.
• Proven ability to work with the EU delegations and national authorities.

EDUCATION
• Master’s degree in International and Development Economics Jun. 2006
University of Namur & Catholic University of Louvain. Namur, Belgium.
• Economista (B.S. in Economics) Jan. 2002 Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. Quito, Ecuador.

I am a programme and project manager for EU and UN funded projects in the security sector, specialised in capacity building actions, police and military training, institutional advising, with specific focus on counter-terrorism, asymmetric threats, organised crime, technology innovation and research.

I directly participated in about 60 projects over 17 years in Europe, South East Asia, MENA, Sahel, Horn of Africa regions, as project manager, team member or short term expert.
I hold a Degree in Law and Master Degrees in “Theories and Methods in criminal investigation” and in "Strategic Information and Information Security", as well as specialization courses in CBRNe intelligence, crisis management, civil-military cooperation, law enforcement.

Italian Carabinieri military officer (reserve) specialised in international cooperation, I work as Senior Expert in EU funding at Eutalia (public company), dealing with operational as well as administrative and contractual duties.
Member of the Management Board at the Observatory on Security and CBRNe Defence – OSDIFE, Italy and co-founder at Il Caffè Geopolitico, cultural association and magazine on geopolitics.

I am a public law professional with solid experience in international environments, combining legal expertise with strategic insight for business and development. Over the past years, I have worked in multinational companies and international organizations, including the WTO, where I contributed to training initiatives and capacity-building projects.

My background allows me to navigate the intersection of law, governance, and business development. I have led market research and analysis, supported B2B growth, and facilitated international partnerships, always with a solution-driven and cross-cultural approach.

Passionate about Africa-Europe cooperation, I believe in empowering youth and organizations through knowledge sharing, innovation, and sustainable collaboration. I am particularly interested in projects related to governance, trade, skills development, and inclusive economic growth.

By joining this platform, I aim to share my expertise, learn from peers, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen connections between Europe and Africa while creating opportunities for young professionals and local communities.

International Trade Specialist | Educational Consultant | Entrepreneurship & Leadership Speaker.
Passionate about promoting the growth of entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses through practical solutions in female empowerment, international trade, and access to global markets.

With over 13 years of experience combining international logistics, consulting, and education, my approach integrates:

✔ Strengthening entrepreneurial mindset and culture:

We provided training for 60+ female entrepreneurs, holding a workshop on introducing business models that sought to strengthen different concepts with the goal of encouraging purpose and introducing methodologies.

We designed the training program Accounting vs. Finance: Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset. Impacting approximately 200 entrepreneurs through the Opportunities Without Borders program.
✔ Leadership & Social Impact:

Ambassador for the international organization Mundo Rural Today. I promote partnership leadership through our Global Development Plan program. I work collaboratively for education and the economy, articulating SDG 8: Decent Work, linking public and private institutions, with SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

I belong to the mentor network of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Magdalena. I have mentored various projects, generating knowledge transfer and management in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

✔ Technical Experience:

Customs and logistics management: Optimization of operations in Free Trade Zones (ZFB Group, Hacienda La Gloria).

Educational Consulting: Development of training content in agile methodologies, applying design thinking.

🔹 "I believe in the power of education and collaboration to transform realities. Today, I help professionals and organizations connect their projects with global opportunities, while promoting equity and social innovation."