MARINA DIAZ ESCUDERO
Rennes,35
Summary
With a background in both international policy and biodiversity conservation, I bring a cross-disciplinary perspective to project management. Passionate about the marine sector, I am motivated to work on projects that promote responsible ocean management and the sustainable use of marine resources.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
European Project Officer
Valorial
Rennes
2025.02 - Current
- Managed two EU-funded projects (Erasmus+; Interreg Atlantic Area), overseeing coordination, budget control, compliance, and strategic delivery.
- Served as Work Package Leader, Task Leader, and Center of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) Leader within international consortia and steering committees.
- Directed communication and dissemination strategy, stakeholder engagement, and EU-level workshops.
- Supervised thematic marine resource studies and external providers.
- Contributed to Valorial’s European positioning and innovation strategy.
Intern- Ecotourism and Environmental Monitoring (Eurodyssey Program)
CIBIO Azores (Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos)
Sao Miguel, Azores
2024.07 - 2024.12
- Supported researchers and a PhD supervisor on an ecotourism project in Macaronesia, focusing on hiking trails in São Miguel.
- Conducted trail-based tourist surveys, assisted with fieldwork, and collaborated with a local expert to assess routes and install monitoring devices.
- Performed data analysis and literature review to support sustainable tourism strategy development.
International Relations Advisor
MEDDEAS (Multilingual Education Development and Support)
Pamplona, Spain
2022.03 - 2022.12
- Collaborated with international mobility coordinators and partner institutions.
- Hosted global information sessions for students and faculty.
- Conducted interviews in English and French with international candidates.
- Represented the organization at ILF & Workshop (Buenos Aires), holding meetings with partner agencies.
- Developed and managed internal databases.
- Supported the CEO in administrative and operational management.
Intern assistant
Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo- Abogados
Seville, Spain
2018.06 - 2018.06
- Supported legal team in technical and administrative matters.
- Conducted case law research and legal analysis.
- Reviewed and analyzed legal documentation
Education
Master of Science - Biodiversity Conservation and Evolution
University of Valencia
Valencia, Spain 2023.09 - 2024.09
Micro-degree - Biology
National University of Distance Education (UNED)
Pamplona, Spain 2022.10 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Navarra (UNAV)
Pamplona, Spain 2017.09 - 2021.05
Attestation d’Études Politiques (AEP) -
Sciences Po Lyon- IEP Lyon
Lyon, France 2020.09 - 2020.12
International Baccalaureate Science Diploma Program -
International School “San Francisco de Paula”
Sevilla, Spain 2015.09 - 2017.09
Lycée Français
Panama, Guatemala, Jerusalem 2003.01 - 2012.01
Skills
- Office applications expertise
- Mailchimp marketing
- R statistical analysis
- QGIS geospatial analysis
- Salesforce CRM
- Collaboration via Microsoft Teams
- Outlook communication
Languages
Spanish
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
French
Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Portuguese
Beginner (A1)
PUBLICATIONS
- Co-author, “Assessing Ecotourism Opportunities in Macaronesian Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): An Adapted MEET Indicator-Based Methodology.” Sustainability (MDPI).
- Author, “Jordan River Basin: Hydropolitics as an Arena for Regional Cooperation.” Center for Global Affairs & Strategic Studies, University of Navarra (Research Assistant position).
- Author, “The EU and the Root Causes of Syrian Migration.” Center for Global Affairs & Strategic Studies, University of Navarra (Research Assistant position).
OTHER ACTIVITIES AND COURSES
- Completed two intensive two-week academic programs in Shanghai and Washington, D.C., during my Bachelor’s degree in International Relations.
- Volunteering experience in Spain and abroad.
- Participation in short-term professional development courses.
Certification
Deep dive into the CSRD & ESRS for corporates (Greenomy) - Oct 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
European Project Officer
Valorial
2025.02 - Current
Intern- Ecotourism and Environmental Monitoring (Eurodyssey Program)
CIBIO Azores (Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos)
2024.07 - 2024.12
Master of Science - Biodiversity Conservation and Evolution
University of Valencia
2023.09 - 2024.09
Micro-degree - Biology
National University of Distance Education (UNED)
2022.10 - 2023.06
International Relations Advisor
MEDDEAS (Multilingual Education Development and Support)
2022.03 - 2022.12
Attestation d’Études Politiques (AEP) -
Sciences Po Lyon- IEP Lyon
2020.09 - 2020.12
Intern assistant
Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo- Abogados
2018.06 - 2018.06
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Navarra (UNAV)
2017.09 - 2021.05
International Baccalaureate Science Diploma Program -
International School “San Francisco de Paula”
2015.09 - 2017.09
Lycée Français
2003.01 - 2012.01