Karen Priscila Castro Lobo Email & Phone Number

México

🌟 Supporting Transformative Change and Empowerment through the POETA ProgramThe Economic Opportunities through Technology in the Americas (POETA) Program serves as the umbrella initiative for the three projects I currently support.🔹 As a Project Officer, my key responsibilities include:Supporting the Effective Implementation of the CIMA Project (Comprehensive Training for Women in Action), which equips young women in Mexico City with life, technical, and digital… Show more 🌟 Supporting Transformative Change and Empowerment through the POETA ProgramThe Economic Opportunities through Technology in the Americas (POETA) Program serves as the umbrella initiative for the three projects I currently support.🔹 As a Project Officer, my key responsibilities include:Supporting the Effective Implementation of the CIMA Project (Comprehensive Training for Women in Action), which equips young women in Mexico City with life, technical, and digital skills, alongside providing stipends and support services to promote economic independence and social inclusion.Assisting POETA DigiSpark Initiatives: Providing dedicated support to initiatives aimed at empowering indigenous communities in Mexico through digital & life skills training.Contributing to Empowering Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Engaging in strategic planning, coordination, and monitoring of the EIP project focused on empowering indigenous peoples through digital skills development. Show less

📢 Strategic Content Creation for LC Construcciones' LinkedIn Presence🔹 Responsibilities:Curate engaging content for LC Construcciones' LinkedIn page, boosting brand visibility and engagement.Implement community management strategies to foster connections with clients, partners, and industry professionals.🌟 Achievements:Elevated LC Construcciones' LinkedIn presence through strategic content creation and community engagement actions, contributing to greater… Show more 📢 Strategic Content Creation for LC Construcciones' LinkedIn Presence🔹 Responsibilities:Curate engaging content for LC Construcciones' LinkedIn page, boosting brand visibility and engagement.Implement community management strategies to foster connections with clients, partners, and industry professionals.🌟 Achievements:Elevated LC Construcciones' LinkedIn presence through strategic content creation and community engagement actions, contributing to greater brand visibility and industry recognition.Fostered meaningful relationships with followers and stakeholders, resulting in increased brand loyalty and customer satisfaction. Show less

🔍 Supported Development, Gender Focus, and Strategic Partnerships Teams at Pro Mujer, with a focus on funding proposals & academic research 🌟Collaborated on gender-focused research and project implementation.Provided support for funding proposals, contributing to the organization's resource mobilization efforts.

Supported research efforts for the Development of the 21st Century Skills Initiative.

Edimburgo, Escocia, Reino Unido

🎓 Master of Science in International Development 🌍🔍 Dissertation Focus: Conducted an empirical study on the experiences of Chinese students residing in Scotland during the COVID-19 outbreak, with a specific emphasis on the prevalence of racism and discrimination.🎓 Graduated with Merit

Mexico City Area, Mexico

🔧 Operations Officer | Proyecto VIVE 🌟Supported the operational management of Proyecto VIVE, an initiative backed by the Walmart Foundation USA and implemented by The Trust for the Americas in Mexico. This project successfully economically empowered over 70,000 Mexican women from vulnerable communities by providing them with technical and life skills. And supporting the employment of 20,000+ in formal employment and entrepreneurship.

Área Metropolitana De Guadalajara, México

Supported artistic projects in underserved areas around the metropolitan area of Guadalajara, Mexico.

Área Metropolitana De Guadalajara, México

🔍 Conducted Research on Japan's Foreign Policy and Author Junichiro Tanizaki while supporting academic activities at the Latin American Research Center of Fudan.🔹 Responsibilities:Conducted research on Japan's foreign policy, analyzing its implications for Latin America.Contributed to a study on author Junichiro Tanizaki, examining his literary works and cultural significance.Assisted in data collection, literature review, and report preparation to support ongoing… Show more 🔍 Conducted Research on Japan's Foreign Policy and Author Junichiro Tanizaki while supporting academic activities at the Latin American Research Center of Fudan.🔹 Responsibilities:Conducted research on Japan's foreign policy, analyzing its implications for Latin America.Contributed to a study on author Junichiro Tanizaki, examining his literary works and cultural significance.Assisted in data collection, literature review, and report preparation to support ongoing research projects. Show less

Guadalajara, Mexico Metropolitan Area

🔍 As Student Services Assistant at the Korea Foundation, I provided essential support to Tecnológico de Monterrey students seeking enrollment in courses offered by the Korea Foundation.

Trondheim, Trøndelag, Noruega

🎨 Invited Student | ISFIT Political Art Workshops 🌍As an invited student at the International Student Festival in Trondheim (ISFIT), I had the privilege of participating in Political Art workshops, engaging in thought-provoking discussions and creative expression on pressing global issues.🔹 Experience:✦ Collaborated with fellow students and artists from around the world to explore the intersection of art and activism.✦ Explored various mediums of artistic… Show more 🎨 Invited Student | ISFIT Political Art Workshops 🌍As an invited student at the International Student Festival in Trondheim (ISFIT), I had the privilege of participating in Political Art workshops, engaging in thought-provoking discussions and creative expression on pressing global issues.🔹 Experience:✦ Collaborated with fellow students and artists from around the world to explore the intersection of art and activism.✦ Explored various mediums of artistic expression to convey powerful messages and provoke critical thinking on political and social issues.🌟 Highlights:✦ Gained valuable insights into the role of art in driving social change and promoting dialogue on important global issues.✦ Hopefully, contributed to the vibrant and diverse cultural exchange at ISFIT, fostering mutual understanding and solidarity among participants.✦ Met incredible young artists from all over the world and made new friends, this experienced opened my eyes to the wonderful world of multiculturalism. Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, International Development, With Merit

Dissertation: Chinese students' everyday life in Scotland during the COVID-19 outbreak with emphasis on racism

Licenciatura En Relaciones Internacionales, International Relations And Affairs

Political Science, Faculty Of Social Sciences

Activities and Societies: Exchange year