Gerardo Penchyna C. Email & Phone Number

Georgetown, Gy

Houston, Texas, United States

— Integrante Programa de Jóvenes (PJ) del COMEXI

Georgetown, Guyana

— Collaborating with the University of Guyana’s GREEN Institute under the leadership of Dr. Thomas Singh.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

— Americas Practice— Analyzed targeted policy risks and regulatory obligations to assist clients with business across the Americas.— Drafted memos on political and legislative developments in Latin America covering sectors like security, e-commerce, mining, advanced manufacturing, and investment portfolio expansion. — Engaged with key stakeholders, including governments and multilateral organizations, to monitor political and economic trends in the region and supported senior advisors in developing business strategies.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

— Americas Program — Researched and analyzed issues such as semiconductors, energy security in the Western Hemisphere, and electoral cycles in Argentina and Mexico.— Assisted in preparing meetings and briefings with high-level government officials and the private sector.— Participated in fundraising and outreach to enhance the impact of bi-monthly research projects.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

— Washington DC Office— Briefed the team on elections, energy trade, and trends in critical minerals demand.— Researched nearshoring business opportunities in Mexico and in Andean region countries, primarily Colombia. — Contributed to event preparation and execution with high-level government officials and private sector stakeholders.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

— Conducted research on U.S.-Mexico border health cooperation, value add manufacturing in North America, USMCA trade disputes (namely, agriculture and energy), and critical minerals in the energy transition. — Assisted in drafting op-eds, monitoring daily news stories, and preparing virtual events.

Houston, Texas Area

— Researched the impact of President Enrique Peña Nieto's (2012-2018) "Pacto por México" Reforms, mainly focusing on energy, education, and telecommunications. — Assisted in drafting op-eds, monitor news stories and policy developments, and prepare event presentations. — Translated documents, organized events, and tailored social media posts to increase outreach. — Collaborated through social media to increase readership among students at Rice University and the wider general public.

Madrid Area, Spain

— Helped create the foundation's social media networks to improve international outreach. Successful in engaging diverse interest groups around Latin America and the European Union community.— Identified various organizations and private companies to help finance the foundation's future cultural exchange projects

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government, Gpa: 3.7

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha — The National Political Science Honor SocietyComparative Politics Concentration

Master'S Degree, Latin American Studies, Gpa: 3.71

Activities and Societies: Mexican Graduate Student Association (GUGAMS) — Co-President.Political Economy & Energy Concentration

Political Science And Government

-Furthered my undergraduate education by enrolling in LSE’s 9-week long summer school program -Courses taken: America as a Global Power.