
Camille Villafañe, PMP
Office of the Secretary of Education-Strategic Partnerships, Intern

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About me
Associate Director at APCO Worldwide | Observer's Rising Stars PR Power List (2024) + Insider's Top Rising Stars in PR (2022)
Education

Academia Maria Reina
2006 - 2012High School DiplomaActivities and Societies: Spanish Forensics Team, Student Council Ambassador, Presidential Award for Academic Excellence from President Barack Obama, National Honor Society, Honor Roll

University of Victoria
2014 - 2014Canadian Politics Political Science and Government Killam Fellowship.webp)
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
2016 - 2017MSc Global Media and Communications Degree focus: Political Communications and Public DiplomacyResearch Fellow, Migration in the Media ProjectDissertation: Political Agenda-Setting through Media Diplomacy in the Americas and Europe

Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
2015 - 2015Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Public PolicyActivities and Societies: Public Policy, International Affairs, Applied Economics and Statistics.

American University
2012 - 2016Bachelor of Arts (BA) International Relations and Affairs Degree Focus: Peace, Global Security and Conflict Resolution & European StudiesActivities and Societies: European Union in Action: Study Abroad Program in Brussels, Belgium (Spring 2015)Research Focus: 'The United States vs France: An Analysis of Surveillance Tactics''Instances for US Military intervention: The Case for Syria and Iraq'
Experience

U.S. Department of Education
Jan 2014 - Jul 2014Office of the Secretary of Education-Strategic Partnerships, Intern
Royal Military Academy
Jan 2015 - May 2015Conflict Studies Department, Intern
Delegation of the European Union to the United States
Feb 2016 - May 2016Energy, Environment and Nuclear Matters, InternPress and Public Diplomacy Section

U.S. Department of Commerce
Jan 2018 - Mar 2018Bureau of Industry and Security, Intern
Edelman
Mar 2018 - May 2018Public Affairs, Intern
APCO Worldwide
Jun 2018 - nowPublic Affairs Practice Public Affairs Practice Public Affairs Practice
Associate Director
Mar 2023 - nowSenior Consultant
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023Consultant
Mar 2021 - Feb 2022Associate Consultant
Mar 2020 - Mar 2021Project Consultant
Mar 2019 - Feb 2020Project Assistant, APCO+
Jun 2018 - Mar 2019
Licenses & Certifications

Advanced French Language Certificate
Université Paris-SorbonneMay 2011- View certificate

Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteAug 2025
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Camille Villafañe, PMPObserver's The Ones to Watch: Rising Stars in PR 2024 Observer Media Mar 2024 Observer's rising stars bring fresh insights to creativity, campaigns, andcapabilities. Nominated by agency owners, colleagues, or supervisors,they are lighting a trail for a new generation of PR talent while theyblaze their own bright career paths.
- Awarded to Camille Villafañe, PMPInsider’s Rising Star in Public Relations Business Insider Feb 2022 Insider has identified 20 rising stars in the PR industry who are rising to the challenge, crafting killer pitches, burnishing clients' reputations, and more. The Top Rising Stars in PR have a track record of working with big accounts and demonstrating leadership abilities.
- Awarded to Camille Villafañe, PMPInternational Relations Honor Society and Dean's List Student American University, School of International Service May 2016
- Awarded to Camille Villafañe, PMPPublic Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College Junior Summer Institute Jun 2015
- Awarded to Camille Villafañe, PMPKillam Fellowship University of Victoria, Fulbright Canada Apr 2014
Volunteer Experience
Founder/Co-Chair, LatinAPCO (ERG)
Issued by APCO Worldwide on Jul 2020
Associated with Camille Villafañe, PMPMember, Young Professionals of the Americas
Issued by Americas Society/Council of the Americas on Jan 2024
Associated with Camille Villafañe, PMPMember
Issued by YPFP (Young Professionals in Foreign Policy) on Jan 2022
Associated with Camille Villafañe, PMPHispanic Star Ambassador
Issued by Hispanic Star - NYC Hub on Apr 2020
Associated with Camille Villafañe, PMPHispanic Community Engagement
Issued by Harris for President on Oct 2024
Associated with Camille Villafañe, PMPMember of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
Issued by APCO Worldwide on Aug 2020
Associated with Camille Villafañe, PMPVolunteer, Hurricane Maria Relief Call Center
Issued by Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration on Sept 2017
Associated with Camille Villafañe, PMPInternational Student and Scholar Services Student Ambassador
Issued by American University on Apr 2013
Associated with Camille Villafañe, PMPStudent Participant of the Race, Education and Social Action trip to Havana, Cuba
Issued by American University, Center for Community Engagement and Service on Oct 2013
Associated with Camille Villafañe, PMP
Languages
- enEnglish
- spSpanish
- frFrench
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