Karla is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in financial engineering, at the Polytechnic University of Pachuca, in Hidalgo, and is currently in her fifth term. She also holds a technical degree in international trade, and enjoys working with small businesses, assisting them in achieving steady growth by implementing new processes and tools to simplify and stabilize their finances. Her goal is …

Itzel is a PhD student in Biotechnology at the Tecnologico de Monterrey. Her interests and research focuses on the circular economy, climate change, carbon capture, bioremediation of wastewater and emerging contaminants, and the use of microalgae for environmental applications. She has co-authored several scientific articles in reputable, high-impact peer-reviewed journals. With eighteen published articles, she has garnered over 800 citations, …

Alfonso is pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainable Technology at the Autonomous University of Queretaro, focusing on developing a digital twin for profitable microalgae farming. As the Responsible Sourcing Head for Latin America at Kellanova, he leads programs for Scope 3 GHG emission reduction, human rights verification, and zero- deforestation in the supply chain. With experience in various roles …

Lilí Marlene is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Global Business at Tecnológico de Monterrey. She is a member of the prestigious “Líderes del Mañana” program, and has been awarded a full scholarship.

Jose Luis is pursuing a Master’s degree in innovation for enterprise development and holds a background as a biotechnology engineer from Tecnologico de Monterrey.

Arturo Macias Ortiz is completing his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Engineering from the esteemed Instituto Tecnológico de Celaya this summer before gearing up to begin a Master’s degree in Project Management at Summa University in Florida this fall.

Benjamin is pursuing an economics degree at UNAM and has a BS in biotechnology from Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) with a minor in molecular biology.   Seeking to be a bridge between biotechnology and business, he worked as a junior in innovation at Distrito Emprendedor, conducting business analysis of SMEs among other events in conjunction with the National Institute of Entrepreneurs.

Mildred is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Nanotechnology at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico. Throughout her studies, she has led and participated in several initiatives to promote youth involvement in the development of the Latin American bioeconomy through science communication, evidence-based policymaking, and entrepreneurship.

Marion is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Digital Humanities and has a Bachelor’s in International Business from the Tecnológico de Monterrey in León, Mexico. She is passionate about achieving sustainability through socially-driven undertakings and disruptive innovation concentrated on impactful businesses.

Laura is an undergraduate economics student at Duke University in the United States and Duke Kunshan University (DKU) in China. Her studies focus on international justice and developing economics in Latin America and South East Asia.