Mariana Morante

Mariana Morante is a seasoned professional in research and policy, currently serving as the Deputy Director of Research & Policy at SEIU 775 since August 2020, where previous roles included Research & Policy Manager and Research Analyst. Prior experience includes positions as Policy Advisor and Chief of Staff at Senado de México, where Mariana formulated legislative initiatives, and as a Policy Advisor in the General Unit for Transparency and Judicial Statistics at the Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación, focusing on open justice and data protection. Mariana has also held key roles such as Deputy Director General of the National Digital Strategy in the Oficina de la Presidencia de México and Director of Digitalization and International Outreach at the Secretaría de la Función Pública, cultivating ties with international organizations. Earlier work includes community outreach at Dignidad y Justicia en el Camino A.C. and various administrative roles in local government. Mariana holds a Master's degree in Global Policy Studies and Latin American Studies from The University of Texas at Austin.