Carolina Pulido Ariza
About Carolina Pulido Ariza
Carolina Pulido Ariza is the Global High Value Donor Programme Lead at the World Food Programme and a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Plymouth, focusing on the impact of emotions in charitable giving. She has held visiting lecturer positions at the University of Montpellier and IÉSEG School of Management, and is fluent in four languages.
Work at World Food Programme
Carolina Pulido Ariza serves as the Global High Value Donor Programme Lead at the World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome, Italy. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's efforts in securing funding from high-value donors to support its mission. In her role, she focuses on developing strategies to engage and retain major donors, ensuring that their contributions effectively address global hunger and food security challenges.
Education and Expertise
Carolina is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Plymouth, where she is researching the influence of emotions on charitable giving. This academic pursuit complements her extensive experience in the field of international development and donor engagement. Her educational background supports her role in understanding donor motivations and enhancing fundraising strategies.
Background
Carolina Pulido Ariza has a diverse professional background, having worked in international markets across several countries, including France, Colombia, Italy, the United States, Spain, and Chile. This experience has equipped her with a broad understanding of global fundraising dynamics and donor relations. Additionally, she is fluent in four languages, which enhances her ability to communicate effectively in multicultural environments.
Visiting Lecturer Positions
Carolina has served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Montpellier since 2019, where she has been involved in teaching and mentoring students in the Montpellier Area, France. In 2022, she also took on a role as a visiting professor at IÉSEG School of Management in Paris, Île-de-France, France. These positions reflect her commitment to education and her expertise in the field of management and donor engagement.
Online Portfolio
Carolina Pulido Ariza maintains an online portfolio that showcases her professional achievements and academic work. The portfolio is accessible at bit.ly/portfoliocarolinap, providing insights into her contributions to the field and her ongoing research interests.