María José Chozas Medina

María José Chozas Medina is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in humanitarian project management and child protection. Currently serving as Senior Project Manager for Nigeria and ECOWAS at AGENCIA ESPAÑOLA DE COOPERACION INTERNACIONAL PARA EL DESARROLLO - AECID, María José has previously held significant roles at Plan International as a Child Protection Specialist and Humanitarian Programme Manager, where responsibilities included leading responses to child protection crises and developing emergency proposals. Other notable positions include Lead Project Coordinator at Asociación Norte Joven, Lawyer at H.R.C.B Belize, and Lead Programme Manager at both Arab Center for Agricultural Development and CONEMUND, focusing on the rights of vulnerable populations. María José holds a Master's Certificate in Gender Studies from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, a Master's in International Cooperation from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and a dual Bachelor’s in Law and Political Science from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.