Mercedes B.

Mercedes B. has had an extensive career in various organizations. Mercedes is currently working as the Vice President of Travel Experience at Context Travel since 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Partnerships Manager at the National Geographic / The Walt Disney Company from 2020 to 2022. Mercedes also held several roles at National Geographic, including Senior Director from 2019 to 2020, Director from 2016 to 2019, and Program Director from 2013 to 2016. Earlier in their career, they worked as the International Program and Education Manager at the Smithsonian Institution from 2007 to 2013, and as a Development Consultant at International and Sustainable Development from 2005 to 2006. Mercedes began their professional journey as an intern at The White House in 2000.

Mercedes B. holds a Master's degree in International Development from Sciences Po. Mercedes also earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Chicago.