Beatriz Afanador
About Beatriz Afanador
Beatriz Afanador is a Hispanic Marketing and Communications Manager with extensive experience in various organizations, including the Pan American Health Organization and Catholic Relief Services. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business/Corporate Communications from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and a Master's degree in International Affairs from Columbia University.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Beatriz Afanador currently serves as the Hispanic Marketing and Communications Manager at Catholic Relief Services, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the organization's outreach and engagement with Hispanic communities in the U.S. and Latin America. Previously, she worked as a Communications Officer for U.S. Hispanic and Latin America from 2018 to 2021, where she contributed to various communication strategies and initiatives aimed at improving the organization's visibility and impact.
Previous Experience at Pan American Health Organization
From 2015 to 2017, Beatriz Afanador worked as a Consultant at the Pan American Health Organization in Washington, D.C. During her two-year tenure, she provided expert advice and support on health communication strategies, contributing to the organization's mission of improving health and living standards in the Americas.
Education and Expertise
Beatriz Afanador holds a Bachelor's degree in Business/Corporate Communications from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, which she completed from 1994 to 1997. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from Columbia University between 2012 and 2015. Additionally, she studied Global Economics and Business and International Policy at American University in 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in repositioning brands, managing public policies, and executing social programs.
Career Background in Communications
Beatriz Afanador has extensive experience in communications across various organizations. She worked as a Communications and Public Relations Manager for Cisco in Central America, the Caribbean, and the Andean Region from 2006 to 2011. Prior to that, she held positions as a Senior Consultant at LLORENTE & CUENCA and Porter Novelli, where she developed her skills in client management and crisis communication. Her career spans multiple countries, including Colombia and Guatemala.
Skills and Professional Attributes
Beatriz Afanador is recognized for her strong client orientation and her abilities as a natural coach and mentor. She has a proven track record in creatively solving problems and effectively managing crises. Her skills include negotiating complex deals and managing large multi-country projects, which are essential in her current role in marketing and communications.