Maria Herrera – Mexico
Occupation/Title
Expert Advisor on Strategic Planning, Program Design, and Implementation
Country of Origin
Mexico
Summary/About Me
Maria Herrera is a highly experienced advisor with a strong background in strategic planning, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management. Her career spans various roles with international organizations including UNDP, the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank. She has worked extensively across Latin America, Africa, and the Arab States.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic Planning
- Program Design and Implementation
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Knowledge Management
Professional Experience
- UNDP, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank: Provided expert advice on strategic planning, program design, and implementation.
- Public Sector: Engaged in monitoring and evaluation, data collection, and knowledge management.
- Volunteering: Contributed to NGOs in the UK, Asia, and Mexico.
Education
- Master of Science in Development Management: London School of Economics
- BA in Political Science and International Relations: Center for Research and Teaching in Economics (CIDE), Mexico
Key Initiative
- Social Change Initiative (SCI): Maria’s SCI will support the Makerere University Rotary Peace Center in Uganda by:
- Evaluating and reporting on the Rotary Peace Fellowship Program results for the period 2021-2023.
- Enhancing the program’s impact and effectiveness through detailed analysis and reporting.
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Program Design and Implementation
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Knowledge Management
Additional Brief:
Maria Herrera’s SCI focuses on assessing the outcomes of the Rotary Peace Fellowship Program at Makerere University. By providing comprehensive evaluation and reporting, her initiative aims to improve the program’s impact and contribute to the broader goals of peacebuilding and conflict resolution.