Catalina Canas Yanez
About Catalina Canas Yanez
Catalina Canas Yanez is a Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at the Government of Canada, where she has worked since 2019. With over a decade of experience in international development, she focuses on advocacy and gender projects across various regions, including Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Work at Government of Canada
Catalina Canas Yanez has been employed at the Government of Canada since 2019, serving as a Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist and Gender-Based Analysis (GBA) expert. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, her role involves developing and implementing strategies to promote gender equality and social inclusion within government policies and programs. She collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure that gender considerations are integrated into decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Catalina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile, completed between 1991 and 1996. She also earned a Master of Science in Gender and Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she studied from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she studied Gender Studies at Radboud University in 2008 and Mandarin Chinese at the Chinese Keyi Institute from 2011 to 2014. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in gender equality and international development.
Background
Catalina Canas Yanez has a diverse professional background, having lived and worked in multiple countries including Chile, Canada, the UK, and China. Her career spans over a decade in international development, focusing on advocacy and gender projects across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. She has held various roles, including Gender Advisor for Sustainable Livelihoods and Poverty in France and Committee Member at Shanghaimamas in China.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Catalina has engaged in interdisciplinary partnerships with NGOs, the private sector, and grassroots organizations. Her work aims to promote social policies that advance gender and social equality. She has contributed to various projects and initiatives that address gender disparities and enhance the livelihoods of marginalized communities.