Accomplished multilingual political scientist and M.A in European Affairs and International Studies (Highest Honors) with 7+ years of experience in public affairs, consultancy and integrated urban development. Skilled in engaging with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to influence policy through research, advocacy and project management at the local, European and international levels. Experienced in using SMART tools and methods (SWOT, STEEPLED analysis, Six Thinking Hats analysis, Theory of Change, etc.). Long experience in designing advocacy strategies by using the Advocacy Strategy Framework to grasp the different elements that make change happen and define its different elements (activities, messages, targets, tactics, etc.), while building strong relationships with relevant stakeholders. Vast knowledge of peer-to-peer exchange methodologies. Focus in guiding exchange through mentoring-methods between cities with more and less expertise to find gaps with respect to a benchmark and good practices, co-design actions plans and assess transfer potential. Extesnive knowledge in EU decision-making and knowledge exchange dealing with migration and integration, smart cities, territorial reforms, decentralization, multilevel governance, city-to-city cooperation, open government and better regulation (transparency and participation). Also experienced in disarmament, human rights and gender equality. Skilled in outreach writing (position papers, briefings, BID-writing, etc.) campaign development, coalition/capacity-building and strategic advise to public administrations and cities in particular. Very good communicator and public speaker able to work in multicultural environments and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders. Fluent in Spanish, Catalan, English, Italian and French with working knowledge of Portuguese. I am currently Advisor on Governance and Citizenship at the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (European Section of the world organization United Cities and Local Governments) focusing on advocacy, project management, city-to-city cooperation. I am a member of the jury of the European Youth Capital and the Partnership on the Inclusion of Refugees and Migrants of the Urban Agenda for the EU. I write opinion articles on different topics for newspapers and digital magazines such as El País, eldiario.es or Agenda Pública (El País). I also collaborate as a political analyst with France 24 and the Smart City World Expo (Congress) to select speakers and award winners for the 2019 edition.