Alexandra Cardenas
About Alexandra Cardenas
Alexandra Cardenas serves as the Head of Public Affairs at Starling Bank, bringing extensive experience in public affairs, law, and campaign management. She has a strong background in legislative changes across healthcare, animal welfare, and legal services, and holds dual qualifications as a solicitor in England & Wales and Colombia.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Alexandra Cardenas serves as the Head of Public Affairs at Starling Bank, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing public affairs strategies that align with the bank's objectives. Her responsibilities include stakeholder engagement and managing communications to enhance the bank's public image. Cardenas has contributed to the growth of the organization by increasing income through grants and sponsorships.
Previous Experience in Public Affairs
Prior to her current position, Alexandra Cardenas worked as a Senior Public Affairs Officer at Macmillan Cancer Support from 2012 to 2015. She also held the role of Global Campaigns Manager at Animal Defenders International from 2008 to 2012. In these positions, she was involved in various public affairs initiatives and campaigns that aimed to influence policy and raise awareness on critical issues.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Alexandra Cardenas studied at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, where she earned her LLB from 1997 to 2004. She furthered her education at the University of London, achieving an LLM in Human Rights Law from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she completed a Legal Secretaries Diploma with distinction at the Institute of Legal Secretaries in 2011. Cardenas holds dual qualifications as a solicitor in both England & Wales and Colombia.
Career Background in Law and Academia
Alexandra Cardenas has a background in law and academia. She worked as a Lecturer in Law at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana from 2004 to 2007. Earlier in her career, she specialized in commercial transactions related to information technology, intellectual property, and data protection. Cardenas has also advised on various commercial contracts, including services agreements and software license agreements.
Achievements in Legislation and Policy
Throughout her career, Alexandra Cardenas has achieved significant changes in legislation across various sectors, including healthcare, animal welfare, and legal services. Her work has involved strategy development, evidence-based policy formulation, and stakeholder engagement, which have contributed to her effectiveness in public affairs and advocacy.