Mariana Villegas Triay

Mariana Villegas Triay is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in diplomatic and community affairs, currently serving as a Language Assistant in the Hispanic Studies Department at Trinity College Dublin since September 2022. Prior to this role, Mariana functioned as a Research Assistant for a project focused on empowering women in Donegal, collaborating with various community stakeholders. Mariana's background includes significant positions at the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego and Nogales, where oversight of community health, education, and protection programs for Mexican immigrants was a focus. Additional roles in the Mexican Foreign Service and as a Protection Officer for UNHCR underscore a commitment to advocacy and support for vulnerable populations. Mariana holds a Master of Philosophy in Comparative Literature from Trinity College Dublin, along with multiple qualifications in foreign relations and language instruction.