My career in the energy sector, specifically in
the field of renewable energy, began after I completed my time at the Central
Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR). At that point, I was searching for new
horizons. It was during this process, while applying for a position at a risk
management company, that I came across an opportunity that would change my
professional path: an internship with the SICREEE project (Regional Centre for
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency of the SICA countries).
Topics like renewable energy and sustainability
had already begun to resonate with me. However, I didn’t know much about the
project at the time, so I decided to research it further and discovered its
international impact. I felt it was a real opportunity to contribute to
meaningful change, so I took a leap and applied.
During the internship, I had the opportunity to
learn about renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability. One of the
most challenging and enriching experiences was a masterclass on biogas held by
experts from the Netherlands. Due to the time difference, the classes started
at 1:00 a.m., but honestly, it wasn’t a bother — it was a challenge I gladly
embraced. I was motivated to learn, because I understood the importance of
conserving our resources and using them in a way that doesn’t harm the environment.
I also received training in energy efficiency
based on the ISO 50001 standard, and I participated in virtual seminars on
topics such as energy and gender. It was during this time that I discovered a
new dimension of inequality — one that I had previously studied in economics
but now could clearly see reflected in energy access and opportunities. This
inspired me even more to get involved and contribute in my own way.
Thanks to the people that I worked with, I
received guidance and mentorship that helped me grow both professionally and
personally. I also joined the GWNET mentoring program, where I connected with
other women leaders in the sector and received valuable advice to continue
building my career.
Over time, I moved into a technical assistance
role within the project, which led to an unforgettable experience: traveling to
Vienna, Austria, to participate in events and workshops at one of the United
Nations headquarters. It was the first time I had attended an international
event of this kind, and it was truly a turning point in my life. Listening
firsthand the projects and visions of people from different regions of the
world inspired me deeply. I realized that I shouldn’t set limits for myself —
that I could dream big and give even more of myself.
I returned from that trip with a strong
determination to keep learning. I worked on my first project proposal, and
although I had many hardships and sleepless nights, I was excited by the
thought that this work could become something real — something capable of
changing the world. That passion has not faded.
Today, I am working in academia and pursuing a
master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence. My research is focused on the use
of AI agents and energy consumption from a sustainability perspective. This is
a field with great potential in the regions of Ibero-America, where it is still
underdeveloped. My goal is to raise awareness, to help others understand the
importance and transformative power of this topic, always within the framework
of renewable energy and environmental care.
In the future, I hope to carry out international
research on sustainability and renewable energy and eventually pursue a PhD in
Germany focused on renewable energy and public policy. My goal is clear: to
continue preparing myself so I can return to what I love most — supporting and
transforming the world through projects that create real impact.
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