
Gaston Ocampo
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About me
Secretary General @ Institute for the Promotion of Latin America | World Economic Forum Global Shaper
Education

Colegio North Hills
-Bilingual Baccalaureate SOCIAL SCIENCES Valedictorian (9.3/10)Activities and Societies: Debate team, Model UN, Community Service, and Tutoring (Middle and High School students) Honors: Valedictorian; Flag bearer

Makerere University
-Intensive Learning Course International Relations and Affairs ATook classes with faculty members and graduates from Makerere University’s School of Gender Studies in partnership with Roanoke College’s Department of Public Affairs

Roanoke College
-Double Major (B.A) International Relations & (B.B.A) Business Administration 3.86/4.00Activities and Societies: Honors Program, President's Academic List, Dean’s Academic List, International Club (President), Public Affairs Society (Chairman), Alpha Lambda Delta Honorary Society (President) Key interests: Latin American Politics and Development, International Financial Markets, Trade, Remittances, Rule of Law, Human Resources, Economics, Real Estate Investment, Investment Banking, and International Business
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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
-Summer Program International Relations and Affairs A-Activities and Societies: Received the Roanoke College "Fowler Scholarship" to fund my studies. Intensive course focused in the Middle East and the implications of its policies in the global sphere ("The Middle East in Global Politics")
Experience

Distri Campo S.R.L
Dec 2014 - Mar 2015Sales Assistant• Managed end to end logistics operations by ensuring accuracy in domestic and international orders, preparing packaging, and ensuring on time shipment and delivery• Coordinated and integrated operations with the Sales Adminstration and Accounting Departments to control records and taxation procedures

Roanoke College
Aug 2016 - Jun 2020• Analyzed corporate political activities in the Middle East and North Africa (field work trip to Tunisia and Turkey to collect qualitative data to inform the studies)• Led a group of 4 researchers as we assisted faculty with the synthetization of data towards publications and class preparation (supported a total of 11 undergraduate courses, with an average of 20 students per class)• Researched and identified niche areas in existing scholarship materials to support findings, specifically in the study of socioeconomic issues in Africa and Latin America (supported the publication of 1 book and 3 academic journals)Projects: Impact of Corporate Political Activity in the MENA Region (Dr. O’Keef), Democratization of Eastern African Countries (Dr. Rubongoya), NAFTA's Impact on Mexican Migration Patterns (Dr. Flores-Silva) Show less
Public Affairs Department - Head Research Assistant
Aug 2017 - Jun 2020Dean of Students Office - Student Assistant
Aug 2016 - Jun 2020

Hilton
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018Change Management Consultant• Contributed to the development of an interdepartmental strategic plan leading to the launch of a globally integrated HR platform moving from a multi system structure to Oracle cloud technology • Reviewed business processes and identified needs for cross-sectional initiatives to ensure the success of strategic projects with external partners (Deloitte)• Change management and Oracle HCM Security Configuration as part of the Digital HR team

Goldman Sachs
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018Insight Series Participant• Attended market talks where I developed an understanding of the financial sector• Acquired knowledge of the Securities and Global Investments departments within Goldman Sachs• Networked with professionals

Inter-American Dialogue
Sept 2018 - Dec 2018Office of the President - Intern• Assisted Michael Shifter with the edition and publication of the book “Unfulfilled Promises” on democratic governance and trade policy• Conducted research and supported logistics and execution of events including academic conferences and annual fundraising gala

IPDAL
Mar 2019 - now• Strategic oversight and responsibility for all initiatives related to the day to day of the institute, leading the structure to ensure successful delivery and optimization of the resources. Taking advantage of the global reach of the Portuguese language as the main working tool and vehicle for affirming its institutional identity - the IPDAL Academy aims to constitute itself as a forum for transatlantic collaboration between future leaders from the public and private, academic, and scientific sectors in Lusophone countries. • Spearhead the design of the institute’s incursion into the North American continent, developing public diplomacy partnerships with policy institutes and diplomatic representations in Washington, DC and New York City• Device economic diplomacy strategies between European organizations and Latin American governments with the goal of promoting private-public partnerships (including CAF, SEGIB, OEI, Konrad Adenauer, BBVA Compass, Iberia, Fusan, among others) • Conduct research on investment partnerships and Economic Diplomacy in Latin America and Africa• Support internationalization efforts between diplomatic representations and Portuguese institutions• Promote Latin America and the Caribbean in Portugal- increasing business and institutional relations
Secretary General
Jul 2023 - nowDirector, IPDAL Academy
Oct 2020 - Sept 2023Lead Advisor for the Americas
Nov 2019 - Oct 2020Political Advisor
Mar 2019 - Nov 2019

Gobii.com
May 2020 - Oct 2020Director of Public Relations• Assist with the launch and expansion of the company’s comprehensive real estate system as the platform enters the NYC market• Design and execute public relations and marketing strategies to engage with 15,000+ stakeholders, ahead of product escalation in Q2 2020

Inter-American Dialogue
Oct 2020 - Sept 2023• Design and execute the organization’s newest initiative on cities and subnational diplomacy in the Americas.• Conduct research and execute initiatives to engage the organization's network of global leaders towards fostering democratic governance, prosperity, and social equity in Latin America and the Caribbean. • Assist with the editing, translating, design, and publication of program reports, memos, and press releases• Support the implementation of a new database towards an organization-wide strategic overhaul of fundraising and development activities • Manage the logistics of public and private events in the Office of the President (Michael Shifter)
Program and Executive Associate, Office of the President
Jan 2023 - Sept 2023Program and Database Assistant, Office of the President
Oct 2020 - Feb 2023
Licenses & Certifications

Microsoft Office Tools
Universidad Tecnológica NacionalDec 2015
AS Level in Portuguese
University of CambridgeApr 2015
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
University of CambridgeJun 2016
BEC Examination (Business English Certificate)
University of CambridgeDec 2014
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoFirst Prize - Breithaupt American Government Paper Competition Roanoke College (Public Affairs Department) May 2020 The Department of Public Affairs invites students of any major to submit a proposal for quantitative research into any aspect of American government and politics. The final papers must be a quantitative methodology and not exceed twenty pages in length. Papers may be proposed based on work in a current or future course (e.g., seminar or research methods) or be independent of coursework.
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoHoward Warshawsky International Relations Award Roanoke College (Public Affairs Department) May 2020 This monetary award is presented annually to the graduating senior majoring in international relations who has excelled in their field and attained at least a 3.0 grade point average.
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoThe Dr. William A. Sandridge Leadership Award Roanoke College (Business & Economics Department) May 2020 This prize is given annually in honor of Dr. William A. Sandridge and made possible by the faculty of the Business Administration and Economics Department. The recipients are selected by the Business Administration and Economics faculty from among those graduating seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities both within the department and in the campus community.
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoThe Reverend Dr. John E. Bushnell Prize Roanoke College (Office of the Dean of College) May 2020 A monetary prize that is awarded annually by the estate of Mrs. William A. Anderson, Jr., in memory of her father, the Reverend Doctor John E. Bushnell, to the male student who has shown the highest qualities of leadership and loyalty to the College and to his fellow students.
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoMorehead Award Roanoke College Aug 2019 The Morehead Award is named for John Alfred Morehead, president of Roanoke College from 1903-1920. Morehead was a stalwart defender of academic freedom during a tempestuous controversy in the early 1900s and after leaving Roanoke College went on to a life of service in post-war Europe. As such, Morehead embodied the College's historic commitment to open-mindedness in academic pursuits, integrity of convictions, and service to others.Up to three students applicants will receive this… Show more The Morehead Award is named for John Alfred Morehead, president of Roanoke College from 1903-1920. Morehead was a stalwart defender of academic freedom during a tempestuous controversy in the early 1900s and after leaving Roanoke College went on to a life of service in post-war Europe. As such, Morehead embodied the College's historic commitment to open-mindedness in academic pursuits, integrity of convictions, and service to others.Up to three students applicants will receive this award each year, along with a cash prize and an invitation to read their essays at fall Convocation, a ceremony that celebrates the beginning of the new academic year and for incoming students marks the beginning of their own journeys of personal growth and intellectual exploration at RC. Show less
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoDr. Nancy D. Joyner Spirit Award Lutheran College Washington Semester Dec 2018 The award recognizes students who are enthusiastic participants in the LCWS program. The award is named for Dr. Nancy D. Joyner, who was the first and longest-serving dean in the history of LCWS. Joyner was the heart and soul of the LCWS program for 25 years, enthusiastically welcoming countless students to the nation’s capital every semester. As such, the award recognizes students who emulate Dean Joyner’s spirit. Ocampo was nominated for the award by the LCWS faculty, staff and… Show more The award recognizes students who are enthusiastic participants in the LCWS program. The award is named for Dr. Nancy D. Joyner, who was the first and longest-serving dean in the history of LCWS. Joyner was the heart and soul of the LCWS program for 25 years, enthusiastically welcoming countless students to the nation’s capital every semester. As such, the award recognizes students who emulate Dean Joyner’s spirit. Ocampo was nominated for the award by the LCWS faculty, staff and students, who lauded his intense interest in program activities and positive influence on his peers.(Source: https://www.roanoke.edu/about/news/gaston_ocampo_lcws_award) Show less
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoOutstanding Delegate (Model Arab League) National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Nov 2017 Established in 1983, Model Arab League is the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ flagship student leadership development program.
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoNew Maroon of the Year Roanoke College May 2017 I was awarded this recognition among the Class of 2020 for having had a very good academic performance and vast extracurricular engagement during my first year of undergraduate studies at Roanoke College.
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoOutstanding Thesis Award - Category: Best Investigation Colegio North Hills Dec 2015 Prestigious high school award given to the top thesis research projects of the graduating class (Chosen among the 50+ members of the Senior class)
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoValedictorian - Class of 2015 Colegio North Hills Dec 2015 Highest GPA of the 2015 Graduating class (52 students)
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoFirst Place - United Nations Debate Universidad de San Andrés 2015 Security Council delegate representing the Republic of Chad
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoSecond Place - Business Competition Universidad Austral 2015 Start-up simulation, creation of the product and marketing mix.
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoFirst Place - Environmental Pleas Contest Universidad del Salvador 2014 Attorney representing the damaged party in a Fracking development that affected the environment.
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoFirst Place - Pleas Contest Universidad Austral 2014 Attorney representing the allegedly guilty party in a High School trip to a ski resort.
- Awarded to Gaston OcampoFirst Place - United Nations Debate Universidad del Salvador 2014 Security Council delegate representing the Russian Federation
Volunteer Experience
Former Vice Curator and Impact Officer, Washington DC Hub
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Languages
- spSpanish
- poPortuguese
- enEnglish
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