Eugene D. Zapata Garesché
Eugene Zapata Garesché holds a degree in International Relations from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, a Master’s degree in European Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Master’s degree in International Cooperation and Development from Sorbonne University in Paris. For more than 20 years, he has devoted his professional […]
Rodrigo de Oliveira Perpetuo
Executive Secretary of ICLEI South America. He holds a PhD from the Graduate Programme in Environmental Science (PROCAM/IEE-USP), a degree in Economics from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), and a Master’s degree in International Relations from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas). He also holds postgraduate qualifications in Business Management […]
Paola Andrea Arjona Caycedo
Paola Arjona Caycedo is a specialist in international cooperation and the internationalization of local governments, with more than twenty years of professional experience across Latin America and the Caribbean. Throughout her career, she has worked with national and subnational governments, international organizations, city networks, and civil society organizations, leading initiatives in institutional strengthening, decentralized cooperation, […]
Beatriz Sanz Corella
Beatriz (Bea) Sanz-Corella is an international expert in democratic governance, citizen participation, civil society, and evaluation, with nearly thirty years of professional experience across more than 80 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Throughout her career, she has worked with the European Union, the United Nations, the World Bank, the Inter-American […]
Agustí Fernández de Losada
Agustí Fernández de Losada has served as Secretary for Foreign Action of the Government of Catalonia and the European Union since September 2024. He is a specialist in urban and territorial governance, decentralized international cooperation, and the international relations of cities and subnational governments, with more than 25 years of professional experience. Prior to his […]
Montserrat Iglesias Servin
In 2020, she received the Municipal Career Achievement Award presented by the National Conference of Municipalities of Mexico (CONAMM), the national forum that brings together Mexico’s municipal associations. She also serves on the Advisory Board of the Mexican Association of State Offices for International Affairs (AMAIE). For twelve years, she served as Deputy Director General […]
Ana Itzel Hernández Ramírez
Itzel Hernández is a specialist in international cooperation, the international action of local governments, and sustainable urban development, with more than 15 years of experience working with subnational governments across Latin America. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), a Master’s degree in Public Management from […]
Lina Gast Matiz
Lina Gast is an architect and anthropologist with master’s degrees in Strategic Urban Planning and International Cooperation. Her work lies at the intersection of sustainable urban development, decentralized cooperation, public-sector innovation, and city-to-city learning. She has more than fifteen years of experience designing, coordinating, and systematizing international projects aimed at strengthening local public policies, territorial […]
Gabriela Carrera Scotton
Gabriela Carrera Scotton is an international relations specialist focused on subnational and local governance. She graduated with the Extraordinary Award in International Relations from Universitat Ramon Llull. At PHARE Global Territories, she serves as Technical Coordinator and Operations and Communications Liaison. She has supported the Urban Agenda for Peace and Non-Violence in Colombia and has […]
