Vanessa Strickland

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About Vanessa Strickland

I’m a connector and strategist passionate about building partnerships that cross borders and create real impact. As Regional Manager (Latin America & the Caribbean) at University of Alberta, I focus on turning international collaboration into meaningful research and training initiatives, especially across the Americas.Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, with a background in international relations and a deep love for the region, I believe that when people and institutions come together with purpose, they can create change that reaches far beyond borders.I build strategic relationships that turn ideas into impact. My work focuses on developing research and training initiatives that help address global challenges through international cooperation.Previously, I managed the Canada-Pacific Alliance Scholarships Program and coordinated international projects that strengthened Canada’s partnerships across Latin America. I thrive in spaces where diplomacy meets action, where ideas evolve into concrete results.Currently pursuing an MBA at University of Alberta, and with a Master’s in Latin American Studies from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), I bring both academic depth and hands-on experience to advancing global engagement.My professional toolkit includes international relations, project management, proposal development, and Latin American regional expertise. But what truly drives me is the belief that genuine collaboration can open doors to opportunities and understanding that wouldn’t exist otherwise.Let’s connect if you’re interested in global partnerships, international education, or exploring how cooperation across borders can help solve shared challenges.