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Panama

Panama

Panamá, Panama

Legislative Drafting Leadership: Successfully spearheaded the pioneering initiative to draft a robust Environmental Code for Panama, addressing previous shortcomings and positioning the project at the forefront of national legislative advancement.Multidisciplinary Team Coordination: Led a multidisciplinary team of legal experts, environmental economists, and representatives from various public institutions, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.Legislative Gap Analysis: Conducted comprehensive legal evaluations comparing the Panamanian legislative project with established environmental codes in Latin America, particularly drawing insights from Peru and Ecuador to enhance the proposed code's effectiveness and applicability.Public Engagement: Orchestrated a well-received public comment period, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills in budget management, event planning, and travel logistics, which were pivotal in garnering stakeholder engagement and valuable feedback.Project Management: Diligently tracked the project's progress and maintained transparent communication with the Vice Minister's office through regular reporting on team meetings, milestones achieved, and adherence to set deadlines.Legislative Gap Analysis: Identified and addressed critical gaps within Panama's ratified environmental legislation, significantly strengthening the proposed Environmental Code's capacity to safeguard natural resources and promote sustainable practices.Strategic Communication: Masterfully condensed and presented the cumulative results of a 9-month intensive project to the Minister of Environment, articulating strategic recommendations and achieving consensus on the way forward for the code's ratification process in August 2021.

Panama City, Panamá, Panama

Legislative Evaluation and Advancement: Efficiently conducted technical and legal viability evaluations for preliminary legislative projects, playing a pivotal role in the preparatory phase of the legislative process. My assessments ensured that only the projects with the highest potential for positive impact progressed to the public comment stage.Public Consultation Coordination: Orchestrated the public comment periods with a focus on inclusivity and transparency, successfully managing stakeholder engagement and negotiations. This process not only enriched the legislative projects with diverse perspectives but also bolstered public trust and involvement in the legislative process.Mediation and Facilitation: Demonstrated strong mediation skills during commission meetings, clarifying project contents and providing conceptual knowledge that bridged gaps between different stakeholder groups. My facilitation ensured that discussions remained constructive and focused on achieving consensus.Strategic Reporting and Advising: Produced concise, insightful reports that advised decision-makers on the nuances of legislative projects. These reports were integral to informing the subsequent actions of the commission and shaping policy direction.Ad Hoc Consultancy: Provided expert consultancy services on an ad hoc basis, responding to urgent legislative queries and offering informed opinions that guided legislative priorities and resource allocation.Stakeholder Engagement: My strategic approach to stakeholder management fostered strong relationships across governmental and non-governmental organizations, facilitating smoother legislative processes and enhancing the commission’s reputation.

Panamá, Panama

Foundational Environmental Code Contribution: Actively participated in the historic drafting of Panama's first Environmental Code, marking a significant milestone in the country's legislative history and environmental governance.Meeting Documentation: Diligently documented proceedings and resolutions during key meetings, ensuring accurate and reliable minutes that became essential records for the legislative process.Draft Management: Managed all preliminary drafts of the Environmental Code, meticulously tracking changes and updates through each revision phase. This ensured consistency and coherence in the development of the legislative document.Comprehensive Database Creation: Developed and maintained an expansive legislative database with over 400 entries, which became a crucial reference for understanding the panorama of environmental legislation in Panama.Nationwide Public Consultancy Involvement: Played a pivotal role in the nationwide public consultancy phase, effectively mediating meetings and capturing critical stakeholder feedback, which was instrumental in refining the Environmental Code.Data Management for Decision Support: Compiled and managed comprehensive data documents that captured public comments on the Environmental Code, directly supporting decision-makers in aligning the code with public expectations and legal requirements.

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Worked closely with and in support of project managers tasked with creating environmental policy plans to achieve water, food, and energy independence in the New England Area. Conducted data entry, organization, compilation, review, and analysis to develop urban environmental policy. Prepared reports to improve stakeholder engagement. Organized and updated project documentation and files.Selected contributions:• Researched and created detail-rich infographics containing specifics on impact of land use and population growth in Boston bioregion for distribution to local legislators and for public education.

Master'S Degree, Environmental Resource Policy, A (3.7 Gpa)

The Environmental Resource Policy (ENRP) Program at GW offers a multidisciplinary approach to environmental and sustainability studies..

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Minor In Sustainable Project And Supply Chain Management

• In-depth knowledge of the external variables that affect every organization • Key concepts related to digital marketing and customer.

Certificate, Plant Based Nutrition

Activities and Societies: Course Sections: Diseases of Affluence | Nutrition and Society | Plant-Based in Practice6-week online.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Environmental Studies, A (3.5 Gpa)

Minor in Social Impact Dean's List (2015-2016). Cum Laude Recognition

Environmental Studies, B (3.1 Gpa)

High School Diploma, General Highschool Requirements

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC (Graduated with the rank of Master Sergeant). Squad Leader, Honor Guard, Saber Team, Rifle Exhibition.