Carolina is a first-year Master of International Affairs student from Mexico with a concentration in International Security. She´s principally interested in conflict resolution, peace, and tech diplomacy. She receives funding support from federal government of Mexico through Bank of Mexico (FIDERH) and FUNED as well.
Previously, Carolina graduated from Faculty of Economics of Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) with a bachelor’s degree in economics and years after she obtained a master´s degree in government and public affairs.
She worked as economist senior for the Secretary of National Defense training military officers of the Mexican armed forces in General Staff for National Defense, in topics related to the stability of economic and financial system in the face of violence and organized crime.
She also has collaborated in different research projects as a public policy analyst and economist, analyzing financial literacy, financial inclusion, and finance for development. Previously, Carolina worked for some banks as HSBC and Banamex Citi Group. In this last bank she was part of the anti – money laundering hub for Latin America.
Apart from academics, Carolina loves gastronomic and cultural touring and she serves as a Hertie Peer Advisor too. You can ask her about everyday life in Berlin.
