BEATRIZ HERNANDEZ
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Summary
Experienced in international relations, global governance and gender issues with a strong track record of successfully negotiating agreements, streamlining operations, and driving strategic policy analysis. Expertise lies in supporting executive teams through the implementation of effective organizational structures. Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate effectively in multi-cultural settings, excelling in project management and ensuring the successful completion of complex initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator, Women's Empowerment Hub for Mexican Women in France
Paris Chapter of the 'Red Global de Mexicanos en el Exterior'
02.2024 - Current
- The Women's Empowerment Hub of the Paris Chapter of the Red Global seeks to promote the personal, professional, economic, and social empowerment of women in France through comprehensive support to ensure their full and effective participation in France, as well as equal opportunities at all decision-making levels in economic and professional life.
- The work at the Hub is pro-bono.
Chief of the Economic Section
Embassy of Mexico in France
11.2017 - 08.2023
- Spearheaded a strategic initiative positioning Mexico as a prime destination for French investments, resulting in a 7% increase in foreign direct investment within a year
- Delivered actionable recommendations that strengthened French-Mexican economic relations, achieving pre-COVID levels of commercial engagement
- Organized numerous trade missions and other economic-related events that allowed commercial exchanges in benefit of more than 200 Mexican enterprises
- Provided support, guidance and insight to Mexican stakeholders on business opportunities in France
Chief of the Academic and Scientific Cooperation Section
Embassy of Mexico in France
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Established three university centers under the 'Maison Universitaire Franco-Mexicain', enhancing academic and scientific collaboration between France and México
- Negotiated and implemented the cooperation agreement between the institutions Colegio Nacional-Collège de France (2018)
- Led the organization of the 3rd Franco-Mexican Forum for innovation, science and technology (May 2018), in which the cooperation agreement between UNAM and CNRS was signed for the creation of an International Laboratory on Astrophysics
- Coordinated and oversaw the project of creation of the first bilingual (French/Spanish) University in Mexico (State of Nuevo León)
Deputy Consul and Chief of the Consular Protection Section
Embassy of Mexico in France
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Concurrent post in 2018 with the Section of Academic and Scientific Cooperation at the Embassy of Mexico
- Implemented targeted strategies that boosted Mexican student enrollment in French academic institutions by 20%
- Guided and supported Mexican authorities in the development of 2 new academic cooperation programs with France, such as a programme on mental health
- Collected data and updated database of cooperation agreements signed between High Education Institutions of Mexico and France (more than 700 agreements)
- Negotiated a binational initiative between Mexico and France to foster adaptation and resilience on climate change in the Caribbean region, signed by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of both countries in the margins of the One Planet Summit (París, 2017)
Chief of Staff and Chief of the Budgetary and Financial Section to the IOs in Geneva
Permanent Mission of Mexico to the International Organisations in Geneva
11.2012 - 12.2016
- Represented Mexican Delegation in more of 50 meetings at International Organizations' governing bodies dealing with financial and budgetary issues
- Chaired numerous governing bodies at IOs, including the Finance Committee of the International Labor Conference for two consecutive years
- Coordinated Mexico's position in International Organisations on budgetary and financial issues, together with stakeholders in different UN Headquarters
- Co-Chaired the Geneva Group at World Intellectual Property Organization during 3 years, introducing strategic reform proposals in order to have more transparent recruitment and accountability processes
- Act as advisor of the first Chairperson of the Advisory Board of the Strategic Heritage Plan of UN Headquarters in Geneva (Palais des Nations)
Chief of Cultural Affairs and of the Financial and Budgetary issues at UNESCO
Permanent Mission of Mexico to UNESCO
12.2005 - 11.2012
- Drove forward Mexico priorities in key UNESCO Governing Bodies such as the Executive Board and the General Conference
- Represented Mexico at more than 50 governing bodies and policy meetings dealing with culture and financial and budgetary issues
- Chaired relevant committees or meetings on culture and financial and budgetary topics, such as the Headquarters Committee and the Expert Group on the sustainability of World Heritage Fund
- Elected Rapporteur of the 36th session of the World Heritage Committee, and Rapporteur of the Meeting of States Parties of the Convention on Underwater Cultural Heritage
- Provided support for high-level events and visits of Mexican officials to UNESCO, including attending preparatory meetings, writing briefings and official reports
- Identified further opportunities for Mexico to benefit from UNESCO's current and future work streams to achieve policy objectives, such as development of new legal binding instruments on return of cultural property to its countries of origin
Education
Master of Science - Development Management
London School of Economics
UK06-2002
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
Mexico City, Mexico02-2001
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Decision-making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship building
- Project coordination
- Strategic planning
- Event coordination
- Project management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Coordinator, Women's Empowerment Hub for Mexican Women in France
Paris Chapter of the 'Red Global de Mexicanos en el Exterior'
02.2024 - Current
Chief of the Academic and Scientific Cooperation Section
Embassy of Mexico in France
07.2018 - 10.2021
Chief of the Economic Section
Embassy of Mexico in France
11.2017 - 08.2023
Deputy Consul and Chief of the Consular Protection Section
Embassy of Mexico in France
11.2017 - 07.2019
Chief of Staff and Chief of the Budgetary and Financial Section to the IOs in Geneva
Permanent Mission of Mexico to the International Organisations in Geneva
11.2012 - 12.2016
Chief of Cultural Affairs and of the Financial and Budgetary issues at UNESCO
Permanent Mission of Mexico to UNESCO
12.2005 - 11.2012
Master of Science - Development Management
London School of Economics
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
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