Changing the world is not a dream, is an act.
Who am I?
A human empowered to create a better world through the power of collectivity, love and collaboration. Expertise in developing impactful and transformative ideas through design, innovative strategies, community creation and inclusive learning experiences. Ideating, producing and facilitating human centered experiences, events and workshops with empathy, collaboration and Inclusion as the core of her work. Yogi, sunset catcher and sustainability lover. From Bootcamps with Indigenous tribes in South America to TEDx events, as well as an educator organizing programs and workshops for schools, universities and companies. Made in Colombia :)
Résumé (PDF version)
Experience
San Francisco Ballet
2022 - Present
Senior Strategic Engagement Manager
Managed sales, donations, sponsorships, printed materials, mailings, and email campaigns, ensuring seamless execution and cost-efficiency for multiple high-profile events.
Fostered relationships with key sponsors and partners, including JP Morgan, Bank of America, and Saks Fifth Avenue, driving brand visibility and securing vital event support.
Led event production and project management for major fundraising initiatives, overseeing logistics, vendor coordination, run-of-show execution, and guest experience to deliver impactful events that drive engagement and support.
Supported Board of Trustees meetings and retreats, collaborating with venue teams and the Board Relations Manager to ensure seamless experiences for board members.
Special Events Manager
Conceptualized and delivered VIP experiences collaborating with high-end brands such as Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and Caviar&Co, creating meaningful brand engagements. Additionally, developed key partnerships to create community-engaging experiences with the Mexican and Spanish Consulates in San Francisco, the Allen Institute, and other influential organizations.
Co-led the planning, project management, and production of the Opening Night Gala, SF Ballet's largest fundraising event, raising over $3 million to support community, education, and new works initiatives.
Orchestrated a multifaceted event, including a prestigious dinner for 800 VIP guests at San Francisco City Hall, a performance for 3,000 attendees, and an after-party for 1,500+ guests.Collaborated with the production and artistic team to transform the War Memorial Opera House, crafting vibrant post-performance experiences that captivated the San Francisco community, inspired younger audiences, and redefined the performing arts experience through innovation and engagement.
OurLinks
2018 — 2021
Founder - Founder, Creative & Events Manager
Cultivated and maintained solid relationships between different collectives like North African refugees in Europe, Colombian indigenous tribes, Black and Latin@ communities, companies and universities through collaborative events and workshops. Developed synergies between those groups, industries, skills, generational wisdom and common goals in order to create positive impact.
Coordinated and produced dynamic events and workshops to enhance collaboration and empower collectives to work together towards social, economical and environmental transformative local goals in mind.
Designed, coordinated, and maintained a collaborative ecosystem of advisors, nonprofits and all kinds of innovators.
Learnlife
2018 — 2020
Audiovisual and Creativity Studio Expert
Created and facilitated the Multimedia Change-maker academic program.
Designed, guided, and facilitated more than 200 Creativity and Multimedia workshops at the Barcelona Learning Hub and the virtual Hub. Enhancing inclusive, activist, and social impact interest in young generations through audiovisual workshops for numerous students between 8 and 18 years.
Managed multiple programs' timelines, content, resources, and other processes simultaneously.
Facilitated all Learnlife Creative project development and guidance, promoting awareness and a community mindset within the Learnlife students, parents, and key stakeholders.
Actilum
2017 — 2018
Creative Director (Branding)
Oversaw content creation (print, web, video, etc.) across all company channels including retail, online, paid media and product decks
Defined the tone and voice of the company's brand by drafting the graphic system and branding for all company publications
Project management from brand conception, through development, to implementation
Acted as brand representative at Retail, Lighting Architecture and Design exhibitions and conferences across Europe and the UK. days to interact with key attending stakeholders
TedX Barcelona
2014 — 2018
TEDx Barcelona Events Producer and Creative
Pro-actively participated in all phases of event organization from ideation to completion, ensuring that all steps and processes were fully developed to provide the audience an innovative experience.
Assisted operations team with the production management, registering, volunteers and video operations; performed other duties as assigned.
Developed and implemented the audiovisual content for the events.
Coordinated freelance collaborations and strategic partnerships with sponsorships.
Certifications
2021
Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate
- Studying and practicing the essential concepts of design thinking from IDEO “The company that has been honing the methods of a human-centered approach to business for over 40 years” (IDEO U)
Education
Harvard University
Diversity and Inclusion Management, Business Administration and Management, General.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Continuing Studies Ethics for Changing Worlds, Estudios étnicos, de minorías culturales y de grupos
Stanford Continuing Studies
Love as a Force for Social Justice - Continuing Studies, Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
BAU, Design College of Arts & Design Barcelona
Bachelor Degree of Audiovisual Design - BA, Diseño y artes aplicadas.
Some international projects and collaborations:
Kultivate Labs / Kapwa Garden. San Francisco, USA. Role: Volunteer
Mission Montessori. San Francisco, USA. Role: Volunteer Creativity and Multimedia Workshop facilitator
RELEARN Festival. San Francisco, USA. Role: Speaker & Workshop facilitator
Generalitat de Catalunya, Departament de Salut/ Christmas Blood donation campaign. Barcelona, Spain. Role: 2D Designer / 3D animator
Catchafire / Magical Creatures of Hamakua. Hawaii, USA. Role: Design consultant
Dancing fox / Plastic free: We were made for these times. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Role: Storyteller & 2D animator
CCCB - Crea Cambio (Refugee Orphans Mentorship process). Barcelona, Spain. Role: Project manager / Mediator
Calixto Suarez (Colombian Indigenous Summit). Bogotá, Colombia. Role: Ideator and producer
Quica - Yubartas (Humpback Whales). Amsterdam, Netherlands. Role: 2D / 3D Designer & animator
Changemakers Lab. Barcelona, Spain. Role: Producer / Experience Manager
Fundación Once / Design for All. Barcelona, Spain. Role: Social designer