Dynamic and committed humanitarian policy and advocacy specialist, with over 10 years’ experience in influencing decision-makers at national, regional and global levels for positive change. Proven experience of leadership, governance and oversight, operating effectively in complex networked organisations. Expertise in developing and implementing successful advocacy strategies during emergencies, as well as building capacities of colleagues and partners. Excellent skills in intercultural communication and team-working, as well as building and sustaining collaborative relationships. Have travelled extensively and have experience working in conflict settings in particular in the Middle East and Myanmar.A Spanish citizen educated to masters’ degree level, I speak fluent English, Spanish and Catalan, intermediate French and German, and have elementary knowledge of Arabic and Italian. I have a keen interest in politics, international relations, human rights, child rights, conflict, gender and environmental issues.Specific geographic experience: in the Middle East (Syria, Yemen, occupied Palestinian territory, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan), in Central and South Asia (Myanmar, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan), in Latin America (Venezuela, Colombia) and in East Africa (Somalia, Ethiopia). Specific skills include: policy, advocacy and campaigning; strategy and humanitarian policy development; leading implementation of advocacy initiatives including in coalition and across countries; representation and advocacy engagement of various stakeholders including at ministerial level; media engagement including as spokesperson; conflict analysis; remote support and capacity building of country offices and local partners; policy, advocacy and campaigning capacity building and strategy development workshops.Specific knowledge and interests include: human-rights, child-rights and women-rights; international humanitarian law; counter-terrorism and security policies; conflict mediation; climate change and security, environmental diversity; gender.