Elena Quiroga

Elena Quiroga

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ph.D. Candidate: Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) Ph.D. Fellowship

  • Education

    • Universidad Antonio de Nebrija

      2007 - 2009
      Master of Engineering (MEng) Industrial Engineering
    • National Taiwan University

      2021 - 2024
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Environmental Science-Earth System Science

      Taiwan International Graduate Programme on Earth System Science, Academia SinicaPartner University: National Taiwan University 國立臺灣大學 -College of Science-Department of Atmospheric Sciences 台大大氣系Program in Climate Change and Sustainable Development 理學院氣候變遷與永續發展學位學程

    • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      2010 - 2011
      Online Master in Business Management
    • Imperial College London

      2012 - 2013
      Master of Science (MSc) & Diploma of the Imperial College (DIC) Sustainability/Environmental Technology
    • Universidad Antonio de Nebrija

      2003 - 2006
      Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Industrial (Design) Engineering
  • Experience

    • Slabon Software

      Jul 2006 - Sept 2007
      Intern

      Sector: Multimedia.

    • Telefonica

      Jun 2008 - Feb 2011
      Trainee IT Consultant Engineer

      Sector: Telecommunications.Telecommunication Organisation and Process Consulting project.Main clients: Hospital del Mar Barcelona; Department for Justice of Andalucía; National Department for Transport; Madrid Health Service). Technical surveys, desk studies, data analysis, identification of areas for improvement, definition of processes for the implementation of those improvements (type, time, impact, prioritization), definition of indicators and follow-up.

    • International Center on Small Hydro Power (ICSHP)-国际小水电中心

      Apr 2013 - Feb 2014
      Programme Officer at International Liaison Division at IC-SHP under UNIDO

      Sector: Renewables & Sustainable Development.Report writing of the World Small Hydropower Development Report 2013 (WSHPDR 2013).Authorship of Colombian section within the WSHPDR 2013.Concept development and follow-up research for prospect Latin American Small Hydro Power publication. http://www.smallhydroworld.org/index.php?id=268

    • European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA)

      May 2014 - Sept 2014
      Project & GIS Officer

      Sector: Renewables & Sustainable Development.Project co-ordination for Restor Hydro EU project. Database concerning abandoned small hydro power sites, energy, market and policy data throughout EU member states. http://www.restor-hydro.eu/en/

    • Telefónica

      Dec 2016 - Sept 2021
      Sustainability Expert-CSR-Corporate Social Responsibility & Ethics

      Sector: Telecommunications, Sustainability, CSR, Supply Chain, Innovation+ Main activities and responsibilities: development and support to R&D projects with a social and environmental impact; social and environmental impact assessment project management; tracking of sustainability KPI’s; sustainability report writing; sustainable supply chain management (audits, training, engagement); management of Scope 3 emissions (calculation and verification aligned with GHG Protocol & management of different initiatives to achieve climate goals); representation in sectorial initiatives (Joint Audit Cooperation, Responsible Minerals Initiative, GSMA Scope 3 Group)+ Other tasks: public speaking in sustainability events; application to sustainability prizes and rewards; Sustainable Development Goals strategy; liaison about sustainability topics all over the company areas departments; European funded project management Horizon 2020 www.i-linc.euIdentification of funding opportunities, bid preparation, consortium building, compliance of EU provisions and rules and management of funded projects. + Publication: Measuring the Socio-economic Impact of High-speed Broadband Deployment in Rural Areas of Spain https://www.telefonica.com/documents/364672/145422051/telefonica-broadband-rural-areas.pdf/a3db4fa8-be8c-dd05-64f6-7ce3b2458863 Show less

    • Start4big

      Sept 2019 - Sept 2020
      Member of the Evaluation Committee

      Start4big is a cross-sector open-innovation initiative driven by Aigües de Barcelona, CaixaBank, Naturgy, SEAT and Telefónica.As a Judge, I share in the mission to identify the candidates who demonstrate the greatest potential to solve the open challenges.Please find more info about the program at: https://start4big.com/community/

    • Red de Investigadores China-España (RICE)

      Aug 2021 - now
      Member of Red de Investigadores China-España (RICE)
    • Academia Sinica, Taiwan

      Sept 2021 - now
      Ph.D. Candidate

      Program-Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) on Earth System SciencePartner University: National Taiwan University 國立臺灣大學 -College of Science-Department of Atmospheric Sciences 台大大氣系Program in Climate Change and Sustainable Development 理學院氣候變遷與永續發展學位學程 http://www.ipcs.ntu.edu.tw/index.aspx?lang=US

    • Carrefour Taiwan

      Jun 2022 - Sept 2022
      Corporate Social Responsibility

      Sector: Retail, Sustainability, CSR, Carbon accounting, Low-carbon diet+ Main activities and responsibilities:- Supporting the shift towards a plastic-reducing strategy in packaging - Supporting Taiwanese transition to a low-carbon diet based on European models- Contribution to the carbon emissions yearly report of Carrefour Taiwan for the Taiwanese Environmental Protection Agency

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Elena Quiroga
      Scholarship for RUC International Summer School 中国人民大学-Renmin University of China (Beijing) & 哥本哈根商务孔子学院-Copenhagen Business Confucius Institute Jun 2015 Chinese language studies & cultural immersion.
    • Awarded to Elena Quiroga
      Scolarship for Master’s in Business Management Autónoma de Barcelona University, Barcelona, Spain. Sponsor: Telefónica Soluciones (Madrid, Spain) & Fundación Universidad-Empresa (Madrid, Spain). CITIUS Programme. Sep 2011
    • Awarded to Elena Quiroga
      Special mention: Distinction by Antonio de Nebrija University (Honors) Antonio de Nebrija University, Madrid, Spain. Jun 2006 Best academic record.
    • Awarded to Elena Quiroga
      Distinction in High School (Honors) I.E.S. Garcia Barbon, Verin, Orense, Spain Jun 2002 Best academic record.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • West Lake Tourism Volunteer

      Issued by West Lake Hangzhou on Jun 2013
      West Lake HangzhouAssociated with Elena Quiroga
    • Volunteer at Oxfam Intermón

      Issued by Oxfam Intermón on Apr 2016
      Oxfam IntermónAssociated with Elena Quiroga
    • Corporate Volunteers Program

      Issued by Telefónica on Dec 2016
      TelefónicaAssociated with Elena Quiroga
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Iniciativas socioambientales Germinando S. Coop. Mad. on Sept 2016
      Iniciativas socioambientales Germinando S. Coop. Mad.Associated with Elena Quiroga
    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by Open House Madrid on Sept 2019
      Open House MadridAssociated with Elena Quiroga
    • Elderly support

      Issued by Fundación Lo Que De Verdad Importa (oficial) on Jan 2020
      Fundación Lo Que De Verdad Importa (oficial)Associated with Elena Quiroga
    • Elderly support

      Issued by Minutos en compañía on Mar 2020
      Minutos en compañíaAssociated with Elena Quiroga
    • Mentor of Innovation Projects

      Issued by Frena la Curva on Apr 2020
      Frena la CurvaAssociated with Elena Quiroga
    • Volunteer's group leader

      Issued by VedvarendeEnergi on Feb 2015
      VedvarendeEnergiAssociated with Elena Quiroga
    • Volunteer's group leader

      Issued by Student Hub Imperial College London on Oct 2013
      Student Hub Imperial College LondonAssociated with Elena Quiroga
    • Volunteer in Organisations Team

      Issued by Student Hub Imperial College London on Sept 2012
      Student Hub Imperial College LondonAssociated with Elena Quiroga
    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Kenyan Orphan Project on Sept 2012
      Kenyan Orphan ProjectAssociated with Elena Quiroga
    • Rector Ambassador

      Issued by Imperial College London on Sept 2012
      Imperial College LondonAssociated with Elena Quiroga
    • Eevents organisation volunteer

      Issued by TEDxMadrid Cibeles on Aug 2016
      TEDxMadrid CibelesAssociated with Elena Quiroga