Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Timeline
References
ACTIVISM AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
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Jimena Cascante Matamoros

San Jose,Costa Rica

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong background in gender, diversity, and inclusion. Extensive experience in youth-led advocacy, sexual and reproductive health rights, and global human and digital rights. Demonstrated independent leadership in managing global advocacy programs, research, capacity building, and donor relations. Proven success in global advocacy, fundraising, and organizing international events. Passionate about advancing racial justice, LGBTQI+ rights, and intersectional feminism through artivism and strategic leadership. Proficient in English, Spanish, and French.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Regional Programme Coordinator

Restless Development
05.2021 - Current
  • Implementation of the We Lead program, advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of women in 9 Latin America, MENA and Africa through capacity strengthening and advocacy
  • Facilitation of workshops on Youth Led Advocacy, Meaningful Youth Engagement, Youth Led Research and Youth Leadership
  • Implementation of the Digital Health and Rights Project (DHRP), on research and advocacy in Colombia, Vietnam, Kenya and Ghana


Research Consultant

Fondo CAMY, Seattle International Foundation
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Main researcher in Costa Rica chapter for the Disruptive youth movements report in Central America, Mexico and Colombia
  • Interviewed and systematized information of 20 youth organizations/activists in fields such as indigenous, environmental, disabilities, feminist and queer rights.

Teacher Assistant

University of Massachusetts Boston
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students
  • Assisted classes from 10 to 50 students in Environmental Studies, Chemistry and Urban Studies.

Fundraiser

University of Massachusetts Boston
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Managed approximately 25 outgoing calls per hour
  • Secured major donations for various programs through donor cultivation and relationship building

Pollster

Universidad de Costa Rica
02.2016 - 03.2016
  • Pollster for the Center for Research and Political Studies (CIEP) on political perception studies
  • Contributed to team success by consistently exceeding individual targets for completed surveys per month while maintaining high-quality standards throughout all engagements.

Intern

Institute for Democracy Studies and Formation
08.2015 - 11.2015
  • Internship at the Institute for Democracy Studies and Formation, at the Supreme Tribunal of Elections, building a data base on gender parity in local elections

Education

Master of Science - Transnational, Cultural, and Community Studies

University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Gender Studies and Sustainable Development

Universidad Nacional De Costa Rica
Heredia, Costa Rica
06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
01-2016

Skills

  • Administrative leadership
  • Project management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Relationship building
  • Meeting coordination
  • Proficient in time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability and flexibility

LANGUAGES

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Elementary (A2)
Xhosa
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Senior Regional Programme Coordinator

Restless Development
05.2021 - Current

Research Consultant

Fondo CAMY, Seattle International Foundation
01.2020 - 12.2020

Teacher Assistant

University of Massachusetts Boston
09.2017 - 05.2019

Fundraiser

University of Massachusetts Boston
09.2017 - 05.2019

Pollster

Universidad de Costa Rica
02.2016 - 03.2016

Intern

Institute for Democracy Studies and Formation
08.2015 - 11.2015

Master of Science - Transnational, Cultural, and Community Studies

University of Massachusetts Boston

Bachelor of Arts - Gender Studies and Sustainable Development

Universidad Nacional De Costa Rica

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Costa Rica

References

Juliet, Nakazibwe, Head of Programmes and Partnerships, juliet@restlessdevelopment.org, Restless Development

Mercedes Alvarez, Capacity Strenghtening Lead, mercedes.alvarez.rudin@gmail.com, Hivos

ACTIVISM AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

  • Human rights and LGBTQI artivist, Voces Fieras, 2016 - Present, Co-editor of La Rebelde magazine, Co-organizer of Escándala, queer arts festival in Costa Rica. Co Founder.
  • Poet

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