Maria Laura Duarte is a seasoned communication professional with extensive experience in public communication and media relations within the nuclear sector and other industries. Currently serving as a member of the Working Group on Public Communication of Nuclear Regulatory Authorities at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency since January 2022, Maria Laura has also held the position of Head of Communications at the Nuclear Regulatory Authority of Argentina since May 2015. Additionally, Maria Laura is a member of the INES Advisory Committee at the IAEA since April 2017. Previous roles include managerial positions at Siemens and other organizations, where Maria Laura developed and executed comprehensive communication strategies. Maria Laura holds multiple degrees, including a Licenciatura in Public Relations from Universidad Kennedy and an Executive MBA from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas.