Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

MSc Corporate Communications and Development Cooperation specialist, with experience in European projects, the achievement of public and private funds, the administration of profit and non-profit organisations and the management of projects for social promotion, in Europe and Latin America.

During the last 7 years, Patricia has been working as Project Manager and Communication Expert in a series of advocacy campaigns for European funded projects and for the European Commission Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development.

Head of section OPSYS contract management

Antoine Saintraint
Principal Administrator
Transboundary Waters, Africa Regional Programmes Unit
Directorate General for International Partnerships, European Commission

Policy Officer FLEGT and REDD+

I am a public relations officer at DLR Projektträger (DLR-PT), the project management agency of the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

As one of the largest project management agencies in Germany, DLR Projektträger has been providing comprehensive, knowledge-based services for the management of research, education and innovation for 50 years. Its clients include federal ministries, the European Commission, federal states, as well as scientific organisations and associations.

The agency advises on strategies and programmes, manages accompanying dialogue processes, plans and assumes the operational implementation of funding programmes, supports knowledge transfer, and evaluates the impact of the programmes and initiatives of its clients.

DLR-PT is also a frequent coordinator and partner in EU funded international STI cooperation projects.

Based in The Netherlands, Natureherit Design & Consult is an innovation SME for Nature-Urban Spatial Planning, Green Economic Studies and Investment Pre-Strategies incl. - GreenMagnets’Tools -- Web-Reality Place Interface Tools - Coast, Waterfront and On-water - Micro-Area Redevelopment & Environmental Mitigation - Place Branding & Sustainable Tourism of City-Town-Village - Environmental–Climate Education Applications - Promotion & Platforms for Low-Carbon Products & Technologies Founded in 2013 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Natureherit Overall Design is a new design formula to revitalize Nature and Heritage, which includes Overall design, pre-study, investment and promotion strategies for Nature-Urban Developments etc. The spirit of “Low-Carbon from the Roots” tells to combine most vulnerable urban-rural environmental problems, research potentials and approaches for local and international markets, discover of best areas and value chains for environmental-friendly investment. Based on rich international professional networks and platforms, Natureherit dialogues with practical-oriented professional institution and technical enterprises on local and national scale. Natureherit and its partners have sophisticated experiences and knowledge in integrated planning, coastal and waterfront development, tourism and leisure development, integration refurbishment / design of urban and landscape, ecological protection and recognition, out- and indoor leisure, renewal of agricultural and industrial areas,. Natureherit enables green growth for projects. The emphasis lies in overall spatial planning strategies, technological combination of eco-water education and environmental recovery, sustainable tourism, regional and place branding development strategy plan. Contact: Xiaoying Liu Tel: +31 614741165 (NL) | +86 13816670457 (CN) Email : xyliu@natureherit.com | info@natureherit.com Founder/Director of Natureherit Overall Design, Senior Spatial Planning-Design Consultant | Netherlands Reg. Architect | Master in Engineering (Germany) | Reg.  Expert of EU-China Urbanisation Leadership Program | Member/Observer of EcoAP and Business@Bio-diversity Communities by European Commission

I am characterized by ambition, dynamism, and flexibility, which are reflected in my truly international background. I have studied in two European countries in three different languages and lived in four countries over the past four years. Driven by my eagerness for new experiences, I engaged in various extracurricular activities during my studies to challenge myself and push my limits: I interned with several NGOs, volunteered with refugees, and participated in talks and seminars.

While Spanish is my native language, I have an advanced command of English and French and a strong knowledge of Italian. Embracing change and new experiences is my driving force. New challenges are part of my diverse personal and professional interests, enabling me to achieve the personal and intellectual growth I strive for.