Hi, I’m Vanina. I’ve always been curious about how the world works, and how we can make it better. I studied social sciences and sustainability at the Universities of Geneva and Zurich, driven by a passion for reducing inequalities and bringing people together to find solutions that work for both people, the planet and businesses. I was born in Buenos Aires to a Peruvian mother and Argentine father, and my strong ties to Latin America continue to shape my perspective. I believe small actions matter because they can set off a chain reaction, inspiring others and building the momentum we need for lasting change.
April 2024 – Jujuy, Argentina
Work Experience
ECOSYSTEM ACTIVATION COORDINATOR | FEB 2026 - PRESENT
Geneva Research Lab for Digital Impact (GRL)
- Support the end-to-end coordination of Geneva-based events.
- Draft and coordinate event-related communications.
- Manage and maintain content calendars aligned with broader communications strategies.
- Contribute to external communications of research outputs, translating technical topics into accessible content for diverse audiences.
PROJECT OFFICER | NOV 2022 – JUL 2024
United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative (UN SSE) | UNCTAD
- Contributed to the development of the document “How Exchanges Can Maximize the Opportunities of Carbon Markets”.
- Led data collection and analysis for the 2024 report on gender equality in corporate boards.
- Delivered training sessions on sustainability frameworks (ISSB, GRI, TCFD) to private-sector professionals.
- Coordinated the high-profile campaign “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality”, fostering cross-sector partnerships to promote diversity.
- Participation in and logistical management of conferences at COP28 and the World Investment Forum 2023, in UAE.
- Collaborated with stakeholders such as regulatory bodies, stock exchanges, and private firms to advance ESG adoption and transparency.
CSR GRADUATE INTERN | FEB 2022 – OCT 2022
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (BCV) | Lausanne
- Coordinated CSR data collection, including GHG emissions reporting in collaboration with consultants and auditors.
- Analysed ESG ratings (MSCI, Inrate, ISS) and prepared strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
- Conducted benchmarking of CSR communication strategies to align practices with industry standards.
- Evaluated sustainable development policies to ensure compliance.
- Managed the implementation of the bank’s mobility plan, promoting sustainable employee transportation solutions.
ESG ANALYST INTERN | SEPT 2018 – DEC 2018
Covalence SA | Geneva
- Conducted data collection and coding on companies’ ESG impacts, utilizing criteria inspired by the GRI principles.
certifications
Life Cycle Assessment: Quantifying Environmental Impacts, MIT Professional Education | February 2026
Foundations of Data Science, EPFL | June 2025
Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard, GHG Protocol | Dec 2024
Double Materiality Assessment & CSRD Reporting, Greenomy Academy | Nov 2024
EU Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance, Greenomy Academy | Aug 2024
education
M.A. in Standardization, Social Regulation & Sustainable development | 2019-2021 | University of Geneva Master thesis: How do France and the UK bring women on ‘board’? A transition theory approach (Grade: 5.5)
B.A. in Sociology | 2015-2018 | University of Geneva
skills
- ESG Reporting (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, GHG Protocol, GRI, ISSB, TCFD)
- Sustainability Policy Analysis
- Data Analysis and Research
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Multilingual: French (C2), Spanish (C2), English (C1), German (B2)
- Tools: Drupal, Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), Power BI, Python, R, WordPress