
Timeline
About me
International Relations, Human Rights and Multi-level Governance
Education

Escuela de formacion politica para jóvenes usfq
2016 - 2016Political science and governmentPolitics program for high school students. It included two components: academic component (classes) and pratical component (UN simulations). One of the simulations took place in the National High school Model United Nations, held in New York city.

Washington & jefferson college
2018 - 2018Bachelor's degree international studies and latin american topics-Full room and board scholarship.

Universidad san francisco de quito
2016 - 2020Bachelor of arts - ba international relations and political science 3.91/4Activities and Societies: Socrates Scholar -Major on International Relations, with double sub-specialization in Political Science and Sociology. -Granted with the "Socrates Scholarship" of Academic Excellence of the USFQ College of Social Sciences and Humanities (COCISOH). -Summa Cum Laude

Università degli studi di padova
2020 - 2022Master's degree human rights and multi-level governance 110/110 e lode (honors)Activities and Societies: Padua International Excellence Scholar -Recipient of the "Padua International Excellence Scholarship", awarded annually to top international candidates who show the best academic profiles throughout their student lives.-Thesis: The "Marea Verde" experience in Latin America and the struggle for the legalization of abortion in Ecuador. -Relevant coursework: Human Rights in International Politics; International Law of Human Rights; Children's Rights; Women's Rights; Refugee Human Rights Protection

Sciences po lille
2021 - 2022Paix, action humanitaire et développement erasmusRelevant coursework: Human Rights; International Mediation and Conflict Resolution; SDG's; and Tools for Conflict Analysis and Resolution .
Experience

Ministerio de relaciones exteriores y movilidad humana
Oct 2017 - Dec 2017Advisor - cultural policies, diplomacy and foreign relations-Reviewed, proofread, and edited the "Institutional Manual of Cultural Processes for the Embassies of Ecuador abroad."-Conducted policy reviews of cooperation agreements between embassies and host governments, with a focus on European nations.

Washington & jefferson college
Feb 2018 - May 2018Freelance translatorTranslation of personal and academic documents from english to spanish and vice versa.

Universidad san francisco de quito
May 2019 - Sept 2020-TA for the classes of Introduction to Political Science and General Sociology.-Syllabus planning, homework and project review.-Control of attendance sheets and grades. Research focused on the indigenous vote in Ecuador, and reproductive health in indigenous women from the highlands in Ecuador-Data collection and analysis.-Redaction of documents and literature review.-Translation of documents and data. -Advice to students on international exchange opportunities.-Welcome and continuous accompaniment to foreign students.-Diverse administrative activities, including management and updating of databases.
Teacher Assistant - Political Science and Sociology
Jan 2019 - Sept 2020Research Assistant - Political Culture and Human Rights
Jan 2019 - Sept 2020Student advisor at the International Programs Office
May 2019 - Mar 2020

Unesco
Jun 2019 - Dec 2019Intern - cultural policies and sustainable developmentDuring my internship in the Culture sector, my main tasks included taking daily notes; preparation of documentation and visual materials; translation of official documents (English/Spanish and vice versa); coordination and monitoring of projects; organization and participation in events at the national and regional level; participation in official meetings, workshops and seminars; among others.Among all of the activities I carried out, four events were of great relevance for my personal and professional development: two national projects within the framework of the UNESCO Participation Program; the I Congress on Cultural Heritage and Illegal Trafficking; the IV Andean Meeting of Peace: “The Contribution of Indigenous Languages from Education to Peacebuilding”, and a Regional workshop on “Cultural Policies and the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions”. Show less

Embassy of republic of indonesia
Nov 2019 - Sept 2020Associate researcher - foreign policy and bilateral relations-Gathering and analysis of socioeconomic data.-Drafting of annual reports that included an extensive analysis on various issues of relevance such as macroeconomic conditions; public foreign trade policies; foreign investment; tourism; labor regulations and agricultural laws in Ecuador.-Translation of official documents Spanish-English and vice versa.

Casal catalá de quito
Jul 2021 - Sept 2023Advisor - cultural and political rightsAs an advisor, I played a key role in monitoring, evaluating, and advancing protection-focused projects, such as initiatives supporting the integration of elderly Catalan migrants in Ecuador and the recovery of intangible heritage, including language and traditions. I facilitated government engagement and liaison efforts to plan and channel donations for cultural activities through collaborative initiatives, while ensuring the practical application of humanitarian principles by reviewing and updating statutes and guidelines with differential approaches, inclusive language, and anti-discriminatory practices. Show less

Iom - un migration
Aug 2022 - Mar 2023Intern- institutional strengthening in gender, peace and security mattersThe Institutional Strengthening for Peace program focuses its work mainly on the provision of technical assistance with a differential focus on gender (including GBV), do no harm action and non-violent masculinities, aimed at peace-building, achieving the SDGs and the different provisions and resolutions of the different bodies of the United Nations system.In my role as an intern I:- Provide technical support the follow-up to the implementation of different projects- Review the objectives, goals and lines of action with counterparts and strategic partners-Provide advice on issues related to differential approaches, gender, do no harm action, prevention of GBV, security, peace-building and institutional strengthening-Prepare periodic and short-term implementation reports Show less

European external action service
Oct 2023 - Mar 2024Trainee - regional affairs (south america)-Monitor and report on developments in 10 South American countries andthematic areas (migration, sustainable development, human rights,humanitarian actions, etc)-Prepare briefings, policy papers, press releases and inquiry responses-Support high-level dialogues, and attend and report on key meetings withvarious stakeholders, including the Council Working Group on Latin America and the Caribbean (COLAC), the European Commission, the UN and civil society.

Frozen pasts international congress
Jul 2024 - nowLead for public sector partnerships and grants-Leading the coordination of interinstitutional alliances with public sector entities, including governmental institutions, embassies, international organizations, and NGOs.-Driving collaboration and partnerships to enhance the congress's outreach and impact.-Overseeing communication and liaison activities to ensure successful intersectoral cooperation.
Licenses & Certifications

Bsafe
United nations department of safety & securityJun 2019
Ethics and conduct at iom: the values we share
Iom - un migrationAug 2022
Toefl certification
The toefl® testFeb 2020
Ethics and conduct at iom: the values we share
Iom - un migrationAug 2022
Gender concepts to get started; international frameworks for gender equality; and promoting gender equality throughout the un system
Iom - un migrationAug 2022
Gender equality and migration
Iom - un migrationAug 2022
Bsafe
UndssAug 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sofía VallejoPadova International Excellence Scholarships 2020/2022 University of Padua Sep 2020
- Awarded to Sofía VallejoRoom and board scholarship 2018 Washington & Jefferson College Jan 2018
- Awarded to Sofía VallejoAcademic excellence scholarship "Sócrates" 2016/2020 Colegio de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades (COCISOH) - USFQ Aug 2016
- Awarded to Sofía VallejoDean's list 2016-2020 Universidad San Francisco de Quito Recognition for maintaining an average grade (GPA) higher than 3.7/4 during all semesters from August 2016 until May 2020.
- Awarded to Sofía VallejoDean`s List 2018 Washington & Jefferson College Recognition for maintaining an average grade (GPA) higher than 3.5/4 during the spring and fall semester of 2018.
Volunteer Experience
International Volunteer - Translation
Issued by Translators without Borders on Mar 2022
Associated with Sofía VallejoVolunteer - Cultural Policies and Interculltural Relations
Issued by Casal Catalá on Sept 2020
Associated with Sofía VallejoVolunteer Staff - Education
Issued by FUNSEC on Jan 2019
Associated with Sofía VallejoDirector - Outreach to the community
Issued by Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Student Council) on Jan 2017
Associated with Sofía VallejoProtocol staff - Hábitat III
Issued by United Nations on Oct 2016
Associated with Sofía VallejoCommunity Volunteer - Fundraising
Issued by Fundación Cecilia Rivadeneira on Jan 2014
Associated with Sofía VallejoCoordinator Of Volunteers - Children's Rights
Issued by Departamento de Apoyo Social - Unidad Educativa San Francisco de Sales on Sept 2010
Associated with Sofía Vallejo
Languages
- spSpanish
- enEnglish
- frFrench
- itItalian
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