Hey there! I’m Serena
MSc in Development Management (Applied Economics) and MA in International Economic Policy (Diplomacy)
A curious mix of Brazilian, Argentinian, and Spanish, and I’ve lived in 9 countries (and counting!). Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, and learning French, I thrive on building strong interpersonal relationships and crafting creative solutions. Currently pursuing a Dual Master’s between Sciences Po in Paris and LSE in London, I’m results-oriented and always focused on what matters most. When I’m not studying, you’ll find me hiking, cooking, or working with ceramics. Want to know more? Scroll down and grab my CV!
A flight through Serena's life ✈️
World Trade Organization (WTO)
WTO Young Trade Leader
Part of a global network of enthusiastic young trade leaders, the programme aims to promote a better understanding of the WTO's role in supporting international trade.
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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Student Content Creator
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Strategise official communications content for all of LSE’s social media channels, reaching more than 1.35M followers.
- Short video production and editing: focus on new scientific research, high profile events with senior politicians and scholars, LSE outreach initiatives and embassy visits.
- Managed more than 100 projects, tailoring messages to different audiences: politicians, press, business, civil society organisations, academics and younger generations.
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Student Consultancy Project (part of LSE).
- Development of solutions with a consultative and client-based approach covering the end to end of the initiative.
- Trend identification and reporting of AI governance in high-income countries to select best practices and inform Latin America’s policies.
- Expert and high official interviews to develop a policy toolkit to guide ethical AI integration in Latin America’s public and private sectors.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
MSc in Development Management (Specialisation in Applied Development Economics).
- Courses in: Foundations of Applied Econometrics for Economic Development Policy; Applied Policy Analysis for Macroeconomic Development; and Microeconomic Analysis.
- Part time job: LSE Student Content Creator.
OECD Watch
Responsible Business Conduct Intern.
- Provide information and advice on the application of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct.
- Development of a database to analyse the performance of the OECD National Contact Points.
- OECD Watch Social Media and Communications.
Sciences Po
MA in International Economic Policy (Concentration in Diplomacy).
- Courses on Applied Econometrics with STATA, Political Economy of Development and Growth, International Trade, Macroeconomics and Communications.
- Member of the Fédération Pour la Diplomatie et les Nations Unies, focused on event planning.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Dual Bachelor in International Studies and Political Sciences.
- Courses on Statistics, STATA or Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and International Finance.
- Participated on several MUNs.
University of New South Wales
Research Assistant.
- Led by UNSW scholar Dr Marilu Melo Zurita (PhD in Human Geography, Kings College London).
- Study of the possible effectiveness of International Aid around the world, focusing on the Aid received by Mexico after the 2017 earthquakes as a case study.
- Literature review.
- Data cleaning and statistical analysis with STATA.
- Qualitative (interview-based) analysis.
University of New South Wales
Undergraduate exchange.
I took courses on Sociology and Inclusive Development to amplify my skillset during my degree. I was also able to explore Australia while working as a Research Assistant at the university.
Professional College of Political Science, Sociology, International Relations and Public Administration
Environmental and Sustainability Commission Intern.
- Monitoring and analysis of International Agreements and Legislation in Public Environmental and Climate Change Policies.
- Contributed to the initiation of a Spanish-Portuguese collaboration project aimed at measuring the social impact of common environmental policies.
- Organisation of conferences and events (+50 attendees).
Association for the Support of the Syrian People
International Cooperation Project Intern.
- Design of international development projects.
- Fundraising event organisation.
- Every day economic logistics behind the NGO.
Simon Wiesenthal Center in Latin America
Legal Researcher.
Worked on a project dedicated to the adoption of the IHRA Working Definition of Anti-Semitism by different public and private organisations in Latin America
University of Victoria
Undergraduate exchange.
Took Political Sciences courses focused on Ethics in International Relations, the inner workings of the European Union, Latin American Politics and Society and International Politics of Trade.
Copenhagen Business School
Undergraduate exchange.
Focused on courses aimed at understanding how Society and Technology shape International interactions, the importance of Intercultural Communication and Negotiation, and analysing Leadership and Management techniques.
