Mariana Gómez de Tapia

Mariana Gómez de Tapia is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in talent management, organizational development, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Currently serving as Co Head of Startup Avenue at Volcano Summit, Mariana promotes a culture of innovation to foster economic growth and empower startups in Latin America. As a People Advisor at Independiente, strategic guidance is provided in talent management and retention. Mariana's previous roles include Talent Manager, Training & Development Lead, and Operations Manager at Platzi, where a multifaceted talent review system and effective onboarding processes were developed. Early career experiences include a Coworking Manager position at Lincoln Offices & Cowork and a Digital Marketing Strategist role at Centro de Inteligencia Empresarial y de Negocios. Mariana's educational background includes an MBA from ENEB, a degree in Positive Psychology from Tecnológico de Monterrey, and a Bachelor's in Advertising from Centro de Estudios en Ciencias de la Comunicación.