Victoria Huerta

Victoria Huerta has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Most recently, they worked as a Project Manager for a US DoL funded project at the American Institutes for Research since April 2022. Prior to that, they served as a Consejera Académica de Vinculación at Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla starting in January 2020. From 2019 to 2022, Victoria was employed at Miyamoto International, first as a Program Coordinator for the USAID/BHA PREPARE II Program, and later as a Program Manager for the USAID/BHA PREPARE Mexico project. Victoria also worked as a Partnerships Associate at a consulting firm in 2018. Before that, Victoria held roles such as Training Coordinator at Merida Initiative - ICITAP Embassy of the United States of America from 2016 to 2018, and Director of Citizen Services at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico from 2015 to 2016. Their previous experience includes serving as Deputy Director of Academic Innovation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mexico from 2014 to 2015, and as a Public Relations and Cultural Affairs Specialist at the Embassy of Lebanon in Mexico from 2013 to 2014.

Victoria Huerta's education history is as follows:

- From 2022 to 2023, Victoria attended Universidad del Valle de México where they obtained a Diplomado in Gestion de proyectos (Project Management).

- Between 2011 and 2013, they pursued a Master's degree in Economic Development and International Cooperation from Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, graduating with honors (Cum Laude).

- In 2012, Victoria worked as an Associate Researcher at Notre Dame University - Louaize (NDU), focusing on topics such as migration, labor markets, transculturation, and international development.

- In 2011, they completed a course on Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (International Cooperation for Development) at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, specializing in the economics of development and international development.

- Victoria earned their Bachelor's degree in International Relations (Licenciatura en Relaciones Internacionales) from UPAEP during the period of 2006-2010, where they studied International Affairs and International Economy.

- Additionally, they pursued a program in International Management (Management Internacional) at ESDES Lyon Business School for the academic year 2008-2009.

- In 2002-2003, Victoria obtained a Technical Degree in Audiovisual Production (Técnico en Producción Audiovisual) from UPAEP, focused on the field of art.

In addition to their formal education, Victoria also acquired several certifications throughout their career. Victoria completed a Diplomado in PMI Project Management at Ibaktor School of Executive Education in July 2023. Prior to that, they obtained a Personal Safety and Security Certificate from Save the Children International in November 2020. Victoria also completed a course on Basic Evaluation of Structures at CENAPRED in June 2019. In January 2019, they obtained a certificate in Humanitarian Communication: Addressing Key Challenges from Université de Genève. In August 2017, Victoria acquired knowledge in Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets through a course on Coursera. Lastly, in March 2016, they completed a course on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success through Coursera Course Certificates.