Paulina Zanela

Paulina Zanela has a diverse work experience across various industries. Paulina began their career as a Subdirectora de área at the Dirección General Adjunta de Coordinación de Proyectos Estratégicos/UCVPS/Secretaría de Salud from December 2012 to June 2014. Paulina then moved on to work as a Subdirectora de área at the Coordinación de la Estrategia Integral para la atención del Migrante I/DGRI/UCVPS/SSa from June 2014 to December 2014. In 2015, they worked as a Gerente de Responsabilidad Social at Ion Ag S.R.L. de C.V. from March 2015 to October 2016. Paulina also held the position of Directora General at Agua en Movimiento from May 2016 to October 2016. From January 2017 to July 2017, they worked as the Directora de Alianzas Estratégicas at Fundación Somos Agua. In 2017, they also worked as a Procuracion de fondos at Banco de Alimentos de Tijuana A.C. From March 2015 to the present, they have been the Vicepresidente del Consejo Directivo at water4happiness. In 2018, they became the Project Development Manager at Instituto Mexicano de Economía del Comportamiento A.C. In the same year, they also took on the role of Principal CEO and CEO at Watara, where they focused on Blue Economy projects, ocean sustainable management, and global water access solutions. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Operating Officer and Project Leader at Thalasso AS since February 2019. Throughout their career, Paulina Zanela has demonstrated their expertise in project management, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.

Paulina Zanela has a Master's degree in Eco entrepreneurship from Earth & Life University, which they obtained from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, they earned a Licentiate degree in Gestión Cultural from Universidad de Guadalajara, completing their studies from 2014 to 2017. Paulina also pursued a Curso in Gestióa Cultural at Centro de Cultura Casa Lamm, A.C., although the specific duration is not provided. Additionally, Paulina has some incomplete education, as they enrolled in a Licentciatura (trunca) program in Relaciones Internacionales at Universidad del Valle de México, but the start and end dates are unknown.

In terms of certifications, Paulina has completed several courses. In 2020, they obtained a certification in Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management from Coursera. In 2015, they earned a CISO (Curso de Iniciación Social) certification from USEM-México. In 2014, Paulina obtained certifications in Mobile Health without borders and Health for All Through Primary Health Care from NovoEd and Coursera Verified Certificates, respectively. Paulina also completed a certification in The Science of Safety in Healthcare from Coursera Verified Certificates in the same year.