Executive Director

• Sep 2018 - Present

- Provide strategic advice and guidance to Grupo Futuro's companies, promoting the integration of Environmental, Social and Governance considerations alongside economic stakes. - Provide guidance on integrating sustainability strategies into business models within the B Corp framework. - Develop strategies and provide recommendations to help companies reach net-zero emissions and fulfill their environmental commitments. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of sustainability initiatives. - Engage with stakeholders to foster partnerships and collective action for sustainable development Show less

Board Member

• May 2022 - Present

Member of an intergenerational and interdisciplinary board of Directors. Bringing sustainability and climate change perspectives to the business strategic discussions. Member of an intergenerational and interdisciplinary board of Directors. Bringing sustainability and climate change perspectives to the business strategic discussions.

Board Member

• Apr 2021 - Present

Member of an intergenerational and interdisciplinary board of Directors. Bringing sustainability perspectives to the business strategic discussions. Member of an intergenerational and interdisciplinary board of Directors. Bringing sustainability perspectives to the business strategic discussions.

Board Member

• May 2022 - Present

Member of an intergenerational and interdisciplinary board of Directors. Bringing sustainability and climate change perspectives to the business strategic discussions. Member of an intergenerational and interdisciplinary board of Directors. Bringing sustainability and climate change perspectives to the business strategic discussions.

Board Member

• Dec 2021 - Present

Business Development Associate

• Nov 2017 - Present

Specialized in mainstreaming climate change, biodiversity, and natural resource management into local development and land-use planning, bridging the science-policy divide, and leading participatory monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and impact assessment efforts.

Lead on Climate and Sustainable Development

• Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

In this role my responsibilities can be classified into three categories: 1) Technical support on biodiversity, management of natural resources, sustainable development and climate change. Some examples include: designing methodologies to mainstream climate change and gender into biodiversity conservation programmes; a monitoring and evaluation tool to measure resilience to climate change using impact indicators; a methodology for data collection and participatory diagnostic for an artisanal fishery programme in the Philippines and watersheds in Colombia; a global consultation process, analysis and synthesis of a large amount of feedback (qualitative and quantitative data). Lead author of the background paper for the first IPBES Trialogue on Pollination, Food Security and Rural Development in Eastern Europe. 2) Support in institutional development: development of tools for project management and internal team coordination. I developed formats and processes for: donor reporting, technical reports, work plans, schedules, budgets, etc. I was also responsible for the development of the logo and web page of the company, with the help of a creative team. 3) Co-facilitation of political-multisectorial dialogues and governance: development of annotated agendas, notes taking, synthesis of results, preparation of dynamics, coordination of international calls and webinars. Show less

Climate Change Consultant

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

- Led the evaluation of the level of implementation of climate agreements (NDCs) in 18 EUROCLIMA+ countries in Latin America. - Developed a comprehensive methodology for assessing the implementation progress of NDCs, incorporating key indicators and performance metrics. - Proposed a robust framework to characterize the implementation process in each country, considering policy coherence, stakeholder engagement, institutional arrangements, and resource mobilization. - Conducted extensive data analysis and research to gather relevant information on policy measures, targets, and actions related to NDCs. - Collaborated closely with government agencies, international organizations, and local partners to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive evaluation process. Show less

Conservation Strategy Consultant

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

I supported the organization with its conservation strategy and fundraising efforts. I supported the organization with its conservation strategy and fundraising efforts.

Biodiversity Consultant

• May 2017 - Oct 2017

Lead author of the background paper for the first IPBES Trialogue on Pollination, Food Security and Rural Development in Eastern Europe. Lead author of the background paper for the first IPBES Trialogue on Pollination, Food Security and Rural Development in Eastern Europe.

Climate Compatible Development Technical Support-Consultant

• Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

1. review of existing initiatives to mainstream CC within watershed and small-scale fisheries management programmes, to position Rare within that field; with specific focus on added value of integrated landscape management and mulit-scale governance to strengthen climate capacity. 2. review of latest approaches for participatory climate vulnerability and capacity analysis, to justify and help refine the CCD assessment framework being used. 3. review of Theories of Change for mainstreaming climate resilience and adaptive governance. 4. Support to the development of the CCD index for monitoring and assessing change within Rare ARA and FF programmes. 5. Support to the development of potential ToC for Rare approach to CCD 6. Map out current Climate Finance landscape Identifying financial initiatives (private sector, public, livelihoods, mainstreaming) for CC co-benefit opportunities identified by CC assessment in the countries in which Rare works. Show less

Intern: Business & Biodiversity

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

- Pre-competitive collaboration and knowledge making: a strategy to work with the private sector in strengthening integrated land use planning and the consideration of biodiversity and ecosystem services in development decision-making. - Pre-competitive collaboration and knowledge making: a strategy to work with the private sector in strengthening integrated land use planning and the consideration of biodiversity and ecosystem services in development decision-making.

Business and Biodiversity Consultant

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

Business development aspects of whalewatching: 1. business development issues can be addressed in the IWC’s global Handbook on Whalewatching. 2. examine the funding needs and options for the development of the Handbook. Business development aspects of whalewatching: 1. business development issues can be addressed in the IWC’s global Handbook on Whalewatching. 2. examine the funding needs and options for the development of the Handbook.

Climate Change Consultant

• Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

1) Development of an Inside Story describing the case of the Municipality of Quito as a driver of climate-compatible development, in particular with regard of the Municipality’s activities that have been financially or otherwise supported by CDKN. 2) Participation in the second CDKN-ICLEI organised Learning Workshop in Nepal in February 2016 with the aim of reviewing the lessons learned from the Municipality of Quito and exchanging new insights with the other CDKN learning partners. Show less

Program Manager_Climate Change Strategy

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

- Led the update and implementation of the country program's strategy and theories of change in Peru and Ecuador, aiming to mainstream climate change in the development agenda of both nations. - Oversaw a team of project managers, ensuring the successful implementation of projects within the portfolio consisting of 2 million GBP. - Worked closely with high-level stakeholders in Peru and Ecuador, including government officials, private sector representatives, and potential donors. - Provided strategic advice to stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and fostering partnerships to advance climate change initiatives. - Collaborated with the private sector in Peru to support the development of the country's Nationally - Determined Contributions (NDCs) and prepared for the COP20 in Lima Show less

Biology Lecturer at MSc. Environmental Management

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

Prepare lectures, lead discusion forums Prepare lectures, lead discusion forums

Environmental Responsibility Leader

• 2012 - Mar 2013

Key Programmatic Areas: - National program of e-waste recycling - Reduction of digital divide MSIS project - Environmental certifications ISO 26000, UN Global Compact, GRI ---------- As environmental responsibility leader in its national e-waste recycling and corporate social responsibility program, my duties included the development of management plans to promote eco-efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of a group of telecommunications enterprises in Ecuador. I dealt with the implementation of process under the framework of ISO 26000 (Social responsibility) and the GRI Global Report Initiative. At the national level, I was in charge of the discussion with the National Consortium of Corporate Social Responsibility CERES, and the CSR Metropolitan Consortium in my home city, Quito. At the Global level, One Life aims to be part of the UN Global Compact and I played a role of consultant for some of the Foundation´s partners to help them to be part of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. A successful example of this, are the consultancies I´ve delivered the last 10 months to the National Telecommunications Corporations which launched its national e-waste recycling program with One Life. In addition to this, I supervised the contents delivered through the Foundation´s communications strategies; mainly social media Reports at Meetings o Proaño Castro C. 2012. Youth Empowerment and Leardership: the case of One Life Foundation and its partnership with the private and public sector in Ecuador. United Nations Alliance of Civilization, 3th Summer School, Coimbra Portugal. Show less

Engage in Conservation Fellow

• Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

I developed and executed a social venture for biodiversity conservation. I designed a social entrepreneurship programme for young rural Ecuadorians to proactively improve their livelihood whilst simultaneously protecting their habitat. I fundraised for it and implemented it successfully. Academic Reports at Meetings o Proaño Castro C. 2012. Promoting conservation of biodiversity and inercultural dialogue through environmental education and youth entrepreneurship in Ecuador. United Nations Alliance of Civilization, 3th Summer School, Coimbra Portugal. Show less

UNAOC Summer school fellow

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

Presented at Education for Intercultural Dialogue and Youth Empowerment and Leadership Workshop Presented at Education for Intercultural Dialogue and Youth Empowerment and Leadership Workshop

Researcher

• 2003 - 2008

- September 2008/November 2008_PUCE: Researcher in the Project: “Strengthening of the entomological museum QCAZ as a reference Centre of biodiversity of insects and agricultural pest”. - July 2008/August 2008_PUCE/Ohio University: Coordinator and Field Assistant in the 1st Workshop of Ecology and Biodiversity of Insects in Ecuador. - September 2007/ January 2008_ PUCE: Research assistant in the project “Systematization of the Entomological Museum QCAZ’s information, PUCE”. -November 2006/November 2007_Otonga Foundation: Researcher in the project: “Laboulbeniales from Otonga”, biodiversity conservation and community involvement. - September 2005/September 2006_ PUCE: Research assistant in the QCAZ Museum, entomology section. Agricultural pest managements and biodiversity. "Predicting invasions of Thrips palmi (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Ecuador: biological and economic implications" "Specificity of Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Afiididae) as aphid natural enemy of broccoli aphid, Brevicoryne brassicae (Homoptera: Aphidae)" - September 2004/September 2005_PUCE: Research assistant in the Laboratory of Cytogenetic, Amphibian conservation. Academic Reports at meetings: o Proaño Castro, C., Rossi, W., Barragán A. 2007. Preliminary results of the research: Laboulbeniales (Fungi: Ascomycetes) parasites of insects from a cloud forest in Northwest Ecuador. Proceedings of the XXXI Ecuadorian National Meeting on Biological Sciences. Guayaquil, Ecuador. o Proaño Castro, C., Rossi, W., Barragán A. 2007. Laboulbeniales (Fungi: Ascomycetes) parasites of insects from a cloud forest in Northwest Ecuador. Proceedings of the First International Puce-Fulbright Symposium, Quito, Ecuador. Show less