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- Ensured elections integrity in Latin America by identifying and mitigating imminent and upcoming on-platform risks. Led ops strategy for coverage of more than 30 elections and 100+ unplanned high-risk events (violent protests, constitutional crises, natural disasters, etc.).- Drove policy changes and designed scalable solutions using market specific knowledge, specialized content review, and regional intelligence to protect users from abuse on Meta platforms.- Supported the creation of automations, including classifiers, to streamline processes and increase productivity while monitoring and maintaining precision in the safety space. - Supported the maintenance of integrity tools and technology infrastructure to enable effective and efficient management of content review globally for the highest priority accounts and content on platform.- Developed end-to-end projects to improve user safety by collaborating with Policy, Product and Engineering teams.

- Led design and implementation of strategies for research projects to understand business failure for public and private sector clients. Managed 4 projects, including analysis on business closure that was presented in Congress and influenced passing of Mexico's Business Closure Law. - Created tailored learning programs for corporate clients focused on failure management and resiliency. - Represented the Failure Institute in external collaborations, building partnerships with industry experts, public, and private entities.Main publications: - Public policy recommendations in the light of business failure (2017) - Low Income Female Entrepreneurs: Failure and Empowerment (2018)

- Taught Introduction to International Relations, Social Leadership, and Global Agenda courses to over 300 students in English and Spanish- Developed course materials, assignments, and evaluation methods to enhance the learning experience.- Cultivated an interactive learning environment by facilitating dynamic classroom discussions, stimulating critical thinking, and fostering student engagement.

- Worked at the Oxnard Mexican consulate, assisting in reviewing documentation and handling civil registry activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.- Provided support for cultural events and played a role in the protection services for Mexican citizens residing in the US.