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About Mara Tissera Luna
Hello colleagues! I'm Mara, an international consultant with 13 years of professional experience in the Americas and Europe. I have provided applied research, evaluations, and advisory services on 17 projects for 16 universities, NGOs, INGOs, and UN agencies in 14 countries. My research and evaluations in the Americas and Europe have resulted in and contributed to 25+ reports, guides, book chapters, and short articles about child protection, forced migration, gender-based violence, localization and decolonization.🔹BACKGROUNDI'm a social anthropologist and public administration graduate, with graduate diplomas in Latin American & Caribbean Studies. Before becoming an independent consultant, I worked for 9 years in the non-profit sector and academia as a researcher, advocacy coordinator, and program manager. 🔹SERVICESNeeds assessments & contextual analysesProgram Evaluation & LearningApplied Qualitative Research, including all research stepsProgram & Project DesignProgram Management🔹AFFILIATIONSFellow at Georgetown University's Collaborative on Global Children's IssuesMember of ACPHA’s Localization Advisory GroupMember of the Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO)
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Independent Researcher & Evaluator | Fellow @ Georgetown University | Latin America & the Caribbean | Child Protection | Forced Migration Applied Research | Participatory Methods | Intersectional & Decolonial Approaches
United States
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Latin America Advisory & Studies (Lamas)United States
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Independent Researcher, Advisor & EvaluatorLatin America Advisory & Studies (Lamas) Mar 2021 - PresentAs an independent consultant, I have conducted applied research and evaluations on 17 projects for 16 universities, NGOs, INGOs, and UN agencies in 14 countries, in areas such as child protection, gender-based violence, forced migration, refugee protection, participation, and localization.🔹SERVICESNeeds assessments & contextual analysesProgram Evaluation & LearningApplied Qualitative Research, including all research stepsProgram & Project DesignProgram Management🔹PREVIOUS CLIENTSGeorgetown UniversityActionAidUKUNICEF The NetherlandsUNICEF KazakhstanUNICEF MozambiqueRefugees InternationalThe Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (ACPHA)International Organization for Migration (IOM)International Refugee Assistance ProjectCenter for Engagement and Advocacy in the Americas (CEDA)D'Antilles et D'AilleursCenter for Judicial Excellence (USA)The End Violence Lab at the University of EdinburghCARE ColombiaInternational Labor Organization (ILO)RELAF Network
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Research FellowGeorgetown University Sep 2024 - PresentWashington, Dc, Us• Researching for the Collaborative on Global Children's Issues to support and learn from community-based organizations promoting early childhood development and protection for young displaced children and their families in Guatemala; • Engaging in outreach efforts to share our findings and offer recommendations for localizing Early Childhood Development and Child Protection strategies that specifically address the needs of displaced families;• Collaborating with Guatemalan community-based organizations and national NGOs. -
Program Manager (Consultant)Georgetown University Sep 2023 - Sep 2024Washington, Dc, UsLead the "Breakthrough Series Collaborative: Promoting Early Childhood Development for Young Children on the Move in Northern Central America" Program; Conducted desk-based scoping exercises, interviews, and fieldwork in Guatemala; Facilitated conversations involving Guatemalan community-based organizations, the Guatemalan government, and international donors;Authored the Guide “Collaborative Insights: Localization for Early Childhood Development and Child Protection in Guatemala”.
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Member Of The Localization Advisory Group (Volunteer)The Alliance For Child Protection In Humanitarian Action Apr 2024 - Nov 2024New York, New York, UsThe goal of the Alliance’s Localisation Initiative is to transform ways of working in the child protection sector, rooted in the sharing of capacity, expertise, opportunity, and the intentional shift of power and resources to community, local, and national actors. -
Expert Witness In Asylum Cases In The United StatesFreelance Apr 2023 - Nov 2024I'm registered on the the CGRS (Center for Gender and Refugee Studies) Expert Witness Database for producing country conditions reports in asylum cases involving Latin American asylum seekers in the United States. My expertise is focused on a specific set of conditions affecting social groups with vulnerabilities (i.e., children, women, survivors of GBV) in a few Latin American & Caribbean countries. Please visit my profile or message me for more information.
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Member Of The Working Group 'Borders, Regionalization, And Globalization' (Volunteer)Consejo Latinoamericano De Ciencias Sociales Dec 2020 - Nov 2024Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma De Buenos Aires, ArThe CLACSO (Latin American Council of Social Sciences) Working Group "Borders, Regionalization, and Globalization" analyzes how global spaces for the expansion of transnational capital are produced in the Americas, stemming from the neoliberal restructuring that took place during the 1970s and 1980s. -
Consultant Decolonizing Feminist Research: Mapping & GuidanceActionaid Uk Sep 2024 - Sep 2024London, Farringdon, Gb• Reviewed the "Decolonising Feminist Research" prepared by ActionAid UK to support an intersectional feminist and decolonial approach to the research, policy, and influencing cycle;• Provided feedback and recommendations that support the priorities of feminist movements and women's rights organizations drawing from feminist participatory action research and a decolonial approach in the Latin American and Caribbean region. -
Iom/Unhcr Participatory Assessment EvaluationIom - Un Migration May 2024 - May 2024Geneva, ChTogether with Prof. dr. Flora Goudappel, chair of EU Law, University of Curaçao:• Reviewed participatory assessment methods for migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees, focusing on children, GBV survivors, and LGBTIQ+ individuals.• Contributed to an evaluation report detailing findings, recommendations, and strategies to improve IOM/UNHCR’s yearly participatory assessments. -
ConsultantD'Antilles & D'Ailleurs Apr 2024 - May 2024Fort-De-France , Martinique, MqI drafted an advocacy report with an analysis of the links between human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and gender-based violence affecting primarily Dominican, Venezuelan and Cuban women in Suriname. -
Collaborative Capacity Building Design Model Consultant (Aruba And Curaçao)Unicef Nederland Oct 2023 - Mar 2024Den Haag, Nl• Worked in a participatory process involving UNICEF and its Aruban and Curaçaoan national partners, including in Willemstad, Curaçao; • Conducted a comprehensive process evaluation, outlining the various steps, potential pitfalls, and lessons learned that can be applied to similar child protection projects in small island states;• Collaboratively developed the handbook "Collaborative Capacity Building Design Model" and two sustainability plans for Aruba and Curaçao. -
Research ConsultantThe Alliance For Child Protection In Humanitarian Action Feb 2024 - Feb 2024New York, New York, Us• Drafted the Background Paper for the 2024 Annual Meeting for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, entitled "Protecting Children in Escalating Conflict and Crises: Armed Violence, Climate Shocks and Displacement";• Reviewed secondary sources on the climate crisis, displacement, recent humanitarian crises and the Latin America region, and how these impact child protection;• Researched, wrote, and revised the Background Paper based on comments from the ACPHA Secretariat and Co-oordinators.
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Research Consultant On Economic Inclusion For Lgbtq+ Refugees In Costa RicaRefugees International Jun 2023 - Sep 2023Washington, Dc, Us• Co-designed the research project with IRCA Casabierta and R.I., including the formulation of research methodology and objectives;• Conducted a desk review, in-country interviews, and a focus group with LGBTQ+ asylum seekers;• Authored a 6,000-word report providing recommendations for policymakers for creating a more inclusive environment for the socioeconomic inclusion of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. -
Policy Advisor Consultant, Refugee And Migrant ProtectionCeda Oct 2022 - Apr 2023Washington, Dc, Us• Served as CDA’s migration policy expert, with a focus on protections for migrants and refugees with multiple vulnerabilities, mainly girls, women, and the LGTBQ+;• Conducted policy research (desk reviews, interviews, fieldwork) on human rights violations against people on the move across the Americas with multiple protection needs;• Together with CDA's partners, I conducted fieldwork in these locations: Costa Rica (San Jose and Los Chiles, border with Nicaragua), Mexico (Tapachula Chiapas and San Pedro Tapanatepec, Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez and Piedras Negras), and the U.S. (El Paso, Del Rio, and Eagle Pass, Texas). -
Geographical Assessment ConsultantInternational Refugee Assistance Project Apr 2022 - Aug 2022New York, Us● Conducted a desk review on national and regional trends relating to safe pathways to protection for asylum seekers and refugees in Latin America & the Caribbean;● Performed interviews with 17 Latin American experts, grassroots, NGOs, and international agencies;● Produced a report with research findings and recommendations for IRAP’s teams;● Produced an external report with research findings and recommendations for international donors;● Coordinated the work of a team of 5 IRAP staff. -
Consultant For The Prevention Of Child HomicidesCenter For Judicial Excellence Apr 2022 - Aug 2022San Rafael, California, Us● Conducted a comprehensive desk review of public sources (news media, academic papers, etc.) and 10 domestic abuse cases involving a preventable child homicide;● Developed a report highlighting gaps/opportunities and policy recommendations for state lawmakers interested in eliminating preventable child homicides and better protecting children in family courts;● Supervised a research assistant. -
Consultant For The Study Of Gbv Shelters (Unicef Mozambique)Unicef Oct 2021 - Dec 2021New York, New York, Us● Conducted a desk review on international standards for shelters for girls and women victims of GBV and services for survivors of GBV in Mozambique and the Southern African Region;● Performed interviews with 7 GBV and children's rights Mozambican experts from NGOs and international agencies;● Drafted a report with research findings and recommendations for the government of Mozambique, UNICEF and its partners. -
Monitoring And Evaluation (M&E) ConsultantThe University Of Edinburgh Mar 2021 - Jul 2021Edinburgh, Gb● Performed the documentation, process & final evaluation of the 12-week Colombia INSPIRE Coordination Course, addressed to 100+ child protection practitioners;● This course was implemented by the End Violence Lab at the University of Edinburgh and multisectoral partners (USAID, Together for Girls& ICBF, Government of Colombia);● Collected & analyzed qualitative data (literature reviews, 11 surveys, 10+ interviews, participant observation in 30+ meetings, two surveys and 4 focus groups);● Drafted a contingency plan for the course, two reports to document the planning and delivery of the course and a final process evaluation report; ● Drafted 3 short articles on forced recruitment by armed forces, physical violence and sexual violence against children in Colombia for the End Violence Lab's website. -
Project Proposal Developer (Unicef Nederland)Unicef May 2021 - May 2021New York, New York, Us• Co-designed collaboratively and drafted the narrative and needs assessment of a proposal for the European Commission DAPHNE fund about capacity-building for child protection practitioners in Aruba and Curaçao;• Reviewed secondary sources on the EU Strategy for Children’s Rights and on the child protection context in the Dutch Caribbean;• Facilitated meetings with UNICEF staff and two workshops with its Aruban and Curaçaoan partners.
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Participatory Project Proposal DeveloperCare Apr 2021 - May 2021Atlanta, Ga, Us• Drafted the narrative proposal, helped build the budget and completed all annexes of a proposal for the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide services for Venezuelan migrant and refugee populations with extreme vulnerabilities; • Reviewed secondary sources on the humanitarian context in Colombia and CARE's response;• Coordinated communications and facilitated meetings with 10 CARE staff. -
Program & Fundraising ManagerHungarian Helsinki Committee Mar 2019 - Feb 2021Budapest, Hu● Wrote and developed 23 grant proposals and 23 donor reports (EU, UNHCR, EPIM, German Embassy, US Embassy, Dutch Embassy, etc.). ● Developed Logframe indicators, Theory of Change (ToC), and Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks for proposals and project implementation.● Cooperated with other HHC staff and liaised with international partners to implement 10 projects on refugee protection funded by international donors (EU, UNHCR, EPIM, US Embassy, Dutch Embassy, etc.).● Performed the process evaluation of two projects.● Wrote and presented 3 articles on refugee protection at international conferences (including at the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action Annual Meeting). -
Consultant On The Protection Of Unaccompanied And Separated Migrant And Refugee ChildrenRelaf - Red Latinoamericana De Acogimiento Familiar Sep 2016 - Sep 2018Uy● Produced a handbook to integrate Central American unaccompanied and separated migrant and refugee children (UASC) living in Mexico through foster care programs.● Documented global inter-agency tools on child protection principles and good practices for the alternative care of migrant and refugee UASC.● Interviewed 12 UASC experts from European non-profits working in Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Spain, and the Netherlands.● Represented RELAF in the inter-agency design process of the MOOC Caring for Children Moving Alone: Protecting Unaccompanied and Separated Children (University of Strathclyde).● Documented protection policies for UASC in the Northern Triangle, Mexico, and Italy. -
Blue Book Trainee At The Political Reporting And Policy Analysis DepartmentEuropean Commission Nov 2017 - Feb 2018Brussels, Be● Performed background research and drafted 15 political briefings to assess the main political and economic developments in Portugal.● Drafted communications directed to the European Commission presidency. -
External Collaborator (Alliance 8.7 To End Child Labour And Modern Slavery)International Labour Organization Jun 2017 - Jul 2017Geneva, Switzerland, Ch● Drafted briefings in Spanish, French, and English.● Liaised between ILO and the Argentine government's senior managers before and during the Consultation workshop for the Alliance 8.7 to end child labour and modern slavery. -
Youth Suicide Prevention Researcher (Unicef Kazakhstan)Unicef Jun 2016 - Aug 2016New York, New York, Us● Evaluated the government and UNICEF's child and adolescent suicide prevention program.● Conducted bibliographic research, ethnographic field research (in depth-interviews with Kazakh government officials and focus groups with children and their families).● Supervised a research assistant.● Drafted and published an evaluation report.
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Coordinator Of International Relations (Previous Post: "Technical Assistant")Red Latinoamericana De Acogimiento Familiar Nov 2008 - Aug 2015Uy● Represented RELAF in the children’s rights networks NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Better Care Network, and Better Volunteering.● Built partnerships with global agencies and collaborated on advocacy and capacity-building initiatives with UNICEF, Hope and Homes for Children, Save the Children, SOS Children's Villages, Lumos, Plan International, and USAID.● Collaborated with said agencies in the development of global advocacy campaigns and policy tools (e.g., the handbook “Moving Forward: Implementing the ‘Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children' and the “Alternative Care MOOC”).● Managed partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including national child protection NGOs, governmental authorities, and international organizations.● Provided training for governmental authorities and middle management (Argentina, British Guyana, and Guatemala) based on international advocacy tools.● 2011-2015: Recruited, trained, and coordinated the activities of 25 European interns.
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ResearcherRed Latinoamericana De Acogimiento Familiar Nov 2008 - Aug 2015Uy● Performed qualitative research (literature reviews, interviews, ethnographic field research, participatory methods, and focus groups) to evaluate child protection policies and programs in Argentina, British Guyana, Mexico, and the US.● Drafted advocacy papers and reports to ensure child protection systems complied with international children's rights legislation, 8 of them published by UNICEF.● Trained practitioners and governmental authorities in Argentina, Guyana, and Guatemala.● Carried out in-depth interviews and focus groups with children and adolescents.● Carried out participatory methods (workshops) with children and adolescents living in orphanages and other alternative care settings.● Presented research findings at international conferences.● Coordinated and trained 2 researchers (2014).
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Junior ResearcherFacultad De Filosofía Y Letras, Universidad De Buenos Aires Jun 2011 - Jun 2014Ciudad Autónoma De Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma De Buenos Aires, Ar● Designed and carried out a research project on the functioning of international children's rights networks● Performed ethnographic fieldwork (literature review, observation-participation at inter-agency meetings, in-depth interviews) involving children's rights experts in Argentina, England, Mexico, Switzerland, and The Netherlands● Published a thesis and 3 academic articles● Awarded highest grade 10/10 with merits for the thesis “Disputes over the setting of ‘children without parental care’ as a social issue”● Awarded the University's “Stimulus Grant for the young researchers”
Mara Tissera Luna Skills
Qualitative Research
International Relations
Project Management
Policy Analysis
Research
Public Policy
Microsoft Excel
French
Spanish
Portuguese
English
Mara Tissera Luna Education Details
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Central European UniversityUs-Accredited) -
Harvard UniversityCertificate In Afro-Latin American Studies
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University Of OxfordRefugee Studies Centre
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Consejo Latinoamericano De Ciencias SocialesLatin American And Caribbean Studies
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University Of Buenos AiresBa Of Sociocultural Anthropology
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