Gloria Quintanilla
About Gloria Quintanilla
Gloria Quintanilla is the Director of Content and Communications at Canonical, with extensive experience in marketing and communications across various organizations. She has demonstrated her entrepreneurial skills by founding a marketing agency and co-founding a makerspace focused on sustainability in Uruguay.
Work at Canonical
Gloria Quintanilla serves as the Director of Content and Communications at Canonical, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees content strategy and communication efforts for the company. Prior to this, she worked as the Head of Content at Canonical from 2022 to 2023, contributing to the development of content initiatives that align with the company's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Gloria Quintanilla holds a Master of Science in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, which she completed in 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, in Cultural Anthropology from Hamilton College, graduating in 2010. Additionally, she studied International Perspectives on Gender & Sexuality at the School for International Training in 2009.
Background
Gloria Quintanilla has a diverse professional background, with significant experience in marketing and communications. She founded a marketing agency in Amsterdam and has held various roles, including Senior Marketing and Communications Manager at AIMMS from 2013 to 2022. Her work experience also includes positions at DiManEx, Peecho, and Amnistia Internacional Uruguay, showcasing her adaptability in remote work environments.
Achievements
Gloria successfully launched a crowdfunding campaign for La Fabrica, which focused on raising funds for plastic recycling machines. She co-founded a makerspace in Uruguay that is part of the Precious Plastic network, emphasizing her commitment to sustainability and recycling initiatives. Her entrepreneurial skills are evident from her founding of Chirppoint Marketing Consulting, where she served as Director for ten years.
Remote Work Experience
Gloria Quintanilla has over eight years of experience working remotely, demonstrating her adaptability and efficiency in virtual environments. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed various roles in remote settings, including her positions at AIMMS, DiManEx, and Canonical, contributing to her expertise in digital communication and content strategy.