Catalina Cañas Yañez
About Catalina Cañas Yañez
Catalina Cañas Yañez is a Policy Analyst with extensive experience in gender-sensitive evaluations and project management. She has worked in various roles across multiple countries and holds degrees in Agricultural Engineering and Gender Studies.
Current Role as Policy Analyst
Catalina Cañas Yañez has been serving as a Policy Analyst at the Federal Government of Canada since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and analyzing policies that address various issues, including gender equality and food security. Her experience in this position allows her to utilize her extensive background in gender-sensitive evaluations and results-based management.
Experience at Government of Canada
Before her current role, Catalina worked at the Government of Canada as a Training Coordinator for six months in 2018. This position was based in Gatineau, Quebec, where she coordinated training initiatives aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of government employees, contributing to effective public service delivery.
Educational Background
Catalina holds a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, completed in 1996. She furthered her education with a Master's Degree in Gender, Development and Globalization from The London School of Economics and Political Science, obtained in 2009. Additionally, she has completed various courses related to food security and gender studies, enhancing her expertise in these areas.
Previous Work Experience
Catalina has a diverse work history that includes roles such as Field Project Officer at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at the Department of National Defence in Canada. Her international experience includes positions at Cafédirect and Progressio UK, where she contributed to fair trade and development initiatives.
Specialization in Gender Issues
Catalina specializes in gender-sensitive evaluations and coaching leaders in gender-sensitive project management. She advocates for gender issues and women's empowerment through various initiatives, reflecting her commitment to advancing gender equality in her professional endeavors.