Re-designing the status quo

Coaching Bundesverbandes der Deutschen Industrie e.V. (BDI) /COPARMEX For Global Design Thinking Week @Hasso-Plattner Institute School Of Design Thinking®, Potsdam, 2019

My name is María-José, I am a Mexican Sista based in Berlin. My mission is to inspire and motivate Sistas (any person regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation, background, ethnicity and it’s intersections) to unlock their hidden talent. In order to foster collaborative innovation, I advocate for a diversified multi-perspective approach.

Design Thinking

Coaching COPARMEX for Global Design Thinking Week @Hasso-Plattner Institute School of Design Thinking®, Potsdam, 2019

Coaching COPARMEX for Global Design Thinking Week @Hasso-Plattner Institute School of Design Thinking®, Potsdam, 2019

During the last 3 years, I have facilitated ca. 250 workshops within 60 teams, at the School of Design Thinking, Hasso-Plattner Institute. Thus, I can train you on this agile methodology, coach your team or facilitate a workshop tailored to your needs in any industry or sector.

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Social Impact

Mexiro® Reforestation for City administration of Jilotzingo, @State of Mexico, 2014.

Mexiro® Reforestation for City administration of Jilotzingo, @State of Mexico, 2014.

Want to measure your social impact? With 9+ years of experience founding social enterprises/NGOs worldwide, I can deliver a theory of change for your organisation. From inputs to outcomes!

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Policy Innovation

Coaching Team for City Administration of Lübben, Final Presentations @HPI School of Design Thinking®, Potsdam, 2019

Coaching Team for City Administration of Lübben, Final Presentations @HPI School of Design Thinking®, Potsdam, 2019

My expertise lies in Policy Innovation Labs. I co-wrote a master’s thesis at the Hertie School of Governance analyzing case studies: 5 #psilabs in Berlin. We argue the uncertainties faced affect their ability to scale the outcomes of their projects and create sustainable impact.

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