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About Me

Maru is currently a Program Head in one of the outreach units of IFPRI's Communications Division. Maru’s work has had a strong focus on communications, knowledge management and capacity development activities in the context of international development. Before joining IFPRI, Maru worked in international organizations, such as the World Bank and the Organization of American States, developing and implementing strategic events for local governments in Latin America and Southeast Asia. In addition, she worked at the Ministry of Social Development in Mexico City where she was Deputy Director of the Habitat Program, a program focused on urban poverty alleviation. Maru has a BA in International Relations from the University Of San Diego, California (USD), and a Master’s degree in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

Location:
United States, Washington, DC
Current organization:
IFPRI
Past organizations:
World Bank, Organization of American States, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Current role:
Communications
Gender:
Female
Areas of expertise:
Communication and Marketing, Social Developement, Development Aid, Event Coordinating, Knowledge Management, Public Relatiions and Communication, Outreach
I am:
Blogger, Concerned citizen, Connector, Environmentalist, Event planner, Foodie, Idea generator, Marketer, Parent, Project manager
Languages:
Spanish, English, French
My website links:
Tedxwashingtoncircle, My blog
Universities:
Georgetown University - School of Foreign Service, University of San Diego, George Washingon University
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Development, Communication, Knowledge Management.

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Communications, Knowledge Management/Sharing, Learning and anything related to food!

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