"Multidisciplinary teams made up of several persons are required for the creation and dissemination of ideas that innovate society."
B.A. in Economics (Universidad del Pacífico) and Master in Public Policy (Harvard University).
He has had a rising career in the public sector, as Deputy Minister of MSE and Industry of the Ministry of Production in Peru, Director of Export PROMPERU, Ministerial Advisor competitiveness issues and economic reforms, Advisor at the National Council for Competitiveness of Peru, among others. He has been a consultant to the Inter-American Development Bank, lecturer at the most prestigious universities in Peru and columnist in several magazines . Appointed by the Economic Week Magazine as one of 25 professionals under 45 years they will change the economy in Peru . He is a fan of contemporary art, furniture design and run.
"Transparency of costs within organizations of civil society is an important tool for sustainable growth."
Master in Marketing on Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua and a degree in Marketing Universidad Iberoamericana.
She has a Diploma in Business Development from the Technological Institute of Monterrey. She has worked in market research in the area of telecommunications in leading companies such as Telmex and AT&T. At Ethos, she has collaborated on issues related to the research of small and medium enterprises. Currently she is the Administrative Coordinator. She loves to learn about different cultures and has lived in different countries for more than a year, learning the language and especially culture and art in each country.
"I want to contribute effectively to the fight against poverty in Mexico through innovative tools".
Bachelor in Economics (ITAM) and Master in Economics (University of Barcelona), with a focus in poverty measurement, welfare, and evaluation of social programs.
She has worked with the Ministry of Social Development, where she researched estimation of equivalence scales for measuring poverty. She has also been a consultant for the Politeia Foundation and Save the Children and has research on the impact and evaluation of social programs. She has worked with the CIDE on the design, collection and processing of the National Living Standards Household Survey. She is the author of several publications and working papers on issues related to the fight against poverty, measurement of this phenomenon, and evaluation of social programs. Also, she has been a professor in the Department of Economics at the Universidad Iberoamericana. She loves exercise and going on food adventures.
“Developing high-level scientific research in the key for a deeper inderstanding and provide innovative solutions to the problems of society."
Bachelor of Economics (graduated with academic merit) and Bachelor of Arts from Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAZ). Master in Economics from the Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG), where he was a Fellow of the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT). He studied abroad in University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
He was visiting researcher at the Summer School of Econometrics, which was organized by the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. Currently he is pursuing a Master in Finance at the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM). He has published scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals addressing topical financial macroeconomics. He won the State Contest of Political Debate in Zacatecas and several essay contests. Prior to joining the Ethos Foundation, Junior worked as a parliamentary advisor in the Commission for Social Development of the Chamber of Deputies of the Mexican Congress. He has also worked as a private consultant on commercial projects in China. In his free time, he enjoys photography, goes to the movies, and reads voraciously.
"I have interest in researching projects that supports the federal and local strengthening of the public finance of the governments in Mexico."
B.A. in Public Administration (Universidad del Istmo) and Master in Business Administration and Public Policy (CIDE).
She helped create the index, Institutional Capacity for the municipalities of Yucatan, and analyzed Programa Agenda Desde lo Local, the National Institute for Federalism and Municipal Development (INAFED). In addition, she has participated in the analysis of the process of regulation urban image of the city of Puebla. She worked at Civicus Consultants where she performed the evaluation of the implementation of the Human Rights Program of the Federal District (PDHDF) in Water Systems. At Ethos, she has collaborated on the analysis of social spending in the state of Sinaloa and proposed solutions to improve their policies, such as tax expenditures as a tool for economic development. In her spare time, she swims, dances, and is a movie fanatic.
Liliana ALVARADO BAENA
Director of the Economic and Social Development Area
"I want to be recognized in Mexico and internationally as an expert and pioneer in promoting the issue of tax expenditures."
B.A. in International Relations (ITAM) and Master in Public Policy and Administration (LSE).
She worked in the Ministry of Finance where she acquired extensive experience in fiscal policy and specialized in the competitiveness of the Mexican tax system and analysis of tax systems at the international level. She also worked in the areas of public budgets, budget transparency, and accountability. Some of the work in which she has coordinated with Ethos include a three-volume series called "The Social Spending in Mexico"; "Myths and Truths about the Opportunities Program: Alternatives for the Future"; and "tax expenditures as a Tool for Economic Development". Enjoys exercising and gastronomy.
"Ethos gives me the opportunity to interact with young people, students, fresh minds, and to continuously update my knowledge of techonology."
Auxiliary Accounting and Secretarial Studies and additional studies in Administrative Quality (Universidad Iberoamericana).
She has worked in variousl areas including sales, human resources, administrative, and secretarial work in institutions such as the UIA-Santa Fe Campus, the National Council for Quality in Tourism Education and the National Coordination of Historical Monuments (INAH) as well as other private companies. Altogether, she has had 38 years of experience. Her hobbies include reading, watching movies and television, and spending time with children and the elderly.
B.A in Political Science (ITAM).
She has been a research assistant and collaborated on several publications related to oil and gas. She has also been a consultant for several environmental projects. Her interests lie in local human development, human rights, and ecology. She is an active member of human rights civil society, enjoys yoga, eating, and cinema.
"As en economist, I feel responsible for positively impacting my environment for the benefit of Mexico and the world."
B.A in Economics (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Cuidad de México) Masters in Economics and Gender Studies at UNAM.
She has worked in Dirección General de Evaluación y Monitoreo de Programas Sociales (DGEMPS), SEDESOL, where she gave consultation on several projects with CONACYT. She has also participated in various international workshops in Germany and has worked on an empowerment project with the Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA). While in Kenya, she received the Bonding Recognition Award from the university that was associated with the project. She is the co-founder of Liter of Light Mexico and a Mexican online magazine. Her areas of interest are in development and economic growth. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting museums or attending a good concert.
Professional Experience Program
María del Carmen SERRATO
maricarmen.serrato@ethos.org.mx
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B.A. International Relations with honors
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Area: Communications
Bachelor in Economics with honors (Universidad de Sonora), Master in Economics and Innovations Management (Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Campus Xochimilco), where he was awarded the Medal of Merit.
In the public sector, he served as Director of Research and Human Development Council for Science and Technology of the State of Sonora, where he coordinated various programs and activities to promote scientific research, technological development and innovation. He is the author of several publications related to technological learning and skills development in industries, such as automotive and aerospace. Additoinally, he was preciously a lecturer at the University of Sonora and taught Science, Technology and Society. He had also been invited to occupy honorary positions as a member of the evaluation committee CONACYT-State Government of Sonora Joint Fund and evaluator of the National Liaison Education Award - Company (STPS-SEP). In his free time, he fiddles with the drums, reads and and watches sports.
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Doctor in Public Policy from the EGAP-School of Government and Public Transformation (Tecnológico de Monterrey, sede Monterrey).
He was a public policy researcher who focuses on institutional capacity to promote technological innovation, such as innovation systems and public-private partnerships. He has also researched institutional capacities and organizational studies. He has professional experience in international technical cooperation projects, consulting for local governments, project development, and coordination of research groups. At Ethos, he is currently the Senior Researcher on issues of Generation Processes and Innovation Activities in the field of public-private partnership. He is fond reading biographies, listening to Italian music, and watching documentary films.
She has a Danish Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of California. She also obtained a Law degree with a specialization in international law at Berkeley School of Law. She focuses on international human rights as well as the relationship between law with social and economic development. Previously, she obtained a B.A. and Masters in Law from the University of Copenhagen, and studied abroad at the National University of Singapore as an exchange student. Her master's thesis focused on Business and Human Rights. She is the author of a governmental handbook that advocates for the access to water as a basic human right. She has worked for an international NGO that promotes accountability mechanisms and provides access to damage reparations for development projects financed by international institutions. She also has had experience with issues of corruption and transparency legislation through her work with Transparency International Denmark. She is fluent in English and Danish and intermediate in Spanish, German and Scandinavian languages.
B.A in Economics (Universidad de Aguascalientes)
He is interested in the growth and economic development as well as the interaction and integration of the economy with other sciences. He was previously a research assistant at the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes and the Center Economic Research and Teaching Centre region. He is also interested in philosophy of science, mathematics, and complex systems. In his spare time, enjoys socializing and exploring different cafes as well as watching American football in bars.
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Stephanie VERGARA
stephanie.vergara@ethos.org.mx
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B.A. International Relations
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Area: Communications
TEAM
He obtained a Master with honors in Public International Law for the Queen Mary, University of London (United Kingdom) . He received his Law License from ITAM.
He is a versatile attorney, with experience in the practice, academia, and public policy. He edited the Magazine of Economic International Law and researched for the Center of Economic International Law of ITAM. His research falls under the of topics of international trade, the right to supply and access to medicine. He had been employed at offices associated with economic regulation and international trade. He is an author of the book "Mexican Agricultural Biotechnology: Public Policy Considerations and Suggestions" (2011). Additionally, he has published several comments on litigations related to public policies within the World Trade Organization (WTO). He regularly participates as an examiner in thesis defense presentations. In his free time, he jams on the guitar, sings with his friends, and surfs the wave.
Lisa CHEUNG
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B.A. in International Relations with minors in Hispanic Studies and Economic Policy (University of Pennsylvania)
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Area: Communications
