M.S. Capstone Project Lead - 2023 ● Led a team of five graduate students in a capstone research project on "Community Benefits Agreements in Renewable Energy Siting in the U.S.". ● Designed and implemented a research methodology to identify the availability and structure of socioeconomic and environmental community benefits in the U.S. renewable energy industry.● Analyzed 90 nationwide renewable energy projects, uncovering benefit trends, agreement processes, and development roadblocks.● Presented a comprehensive research methodology and a database of 90 projects to the Energy Department, proposing strategies to enhance the adoption of community benefits agreements.

Director of Community Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility. Vice Presidency of Sustainability and Public Affairs.Transelec is Chile's premier power transmission company, managing 11,000 kilometers of transmission lines and 80 substations in Chile and Peru.● Steered the company's community engagement and ESG strategies, overseeing 30+ professionals and 10 consulting firms.● Ensured compliance of 20+ transmission projects with national and international environmental and social regulations and standards.● Directed the environmental and social strategy for a $2 billion portfolio of energy projects, spearheading innovative and sustainable development strategies.● Mediated dialogues, achieving a conflict-free seven-year stretch with 50+ indigenous and non-indigenous communities.● Managed a $10 million social investment portfolio, encompassing projects in renewable energy, community infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture.● Initiated a “COVID-19 Community Support Plan”, enhancing health and educational support for 12,000 individuals.

Citizen Participation and Social Dialogue Project Manager● Managed 20 energy companies, ensuring compliance with environmental and social regulations while formulating sustainability strategies for 20+ renewable projects.● Mediated and resolved conflicts between communities and energy firms, facilitating stakeholder dialogues to green light over 10 renewable energy initiatives.

Consulting Project Manager● Resolved a decade-long conflict between the community and AES Gener by directing community relations and social investment strategies for the "Alto Maipo" Hydroelectric Power Plant.● Championed an environmental and social sustainability assessment in Rio Bueno, Chile, assisting “Atiaia Energia” in averting a $100 million USD high-risk investment.

Consulting Project Manager● Led an in-depth study to gauge the San Jose de Maipo community's perceptions of the Alto Maipo hydroelectric project, formulating strategies to foster productive relations with over 100 stakeholders for AES Gener.

Director of Economic Development ● Directed the "Muhammad Yunus Center for Employment, Training, and Entrepreneurship," assisting over 10,000 low-skill workers and entrepreneurs annually.● Achieved notable impact with 6,000 residents integrated into the labor market, training 15,000 in employment and entrepreneurship skills, and facilitating access for 3,000 entrepreneurs to seed capital, technical aid, and e-commerce opportunities.

Employment Department Project Manager ● Spearheaded the Ministry of Labor's initiative to boost training and job opportunities for over 100k low-skill workers each year.● Established employment centers across 65+ municipalities, providing over 100k workers with technical support and employment opportunities annually.

Founder and Executive Director of TECHO - Costa Rica TECHO is a Latin-American foundation that provides emergency housing for homeless people and families in extreme poverty.● Founded “TECHO - Costa Rica” building over 200 emergency houses in the first year of operations.● Orchestrated the foundation's commercial and communication strategy, forging partnerships with 10+ Costa Rican companies and 5+ media organizations.● Key accomplishments: Assembled the TECHO Costa Rica team, trained 10+ professionals and mobilized 1000+ volunteers, secured legal status for the foundation in Costa Rica, and raised funds for 500+ additional emergency houses.

Director of Fundraising ● Championed the fundraising strategy, securing funds for the construction of 2,000+ emergency homes across eight Latin American countries.● Secured a $3 million grant from the Inter-American Development Bank, facilitating the establishment of TECHO branches in seven countries.