Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Public speaking and training
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Ayrton Monsalve

Ayrton Monsalve

Summary

Political scientist and communications specialist with 7+ years of experience in civic engagement, media innovation, and human rights. Proven leadership in strategic communication, youth-led media, and AI-based storytelling. Strong track record supporting electoral coverage, civil society advocacy, and cross-border campaigns. Certified radio announcer with extensive public speaking and training experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

La República TV & La TV Calle
Caracas
05.2021 - Current
  • Led creative strategy and multimedia production in two of Venezuela’s most relevant youth media platforms.
  • Coordinated press deployments during key electoral moments (2023 primaries, 2024 elections).
  • Developed cross-border journalism and digital rights initiatives.

Strategic Coordinator

FundaRedes
Caracas
01.2022 - 05.2025
  • Developed campaigns on armed group activity and civil liberties.
  • Advocated internationally for the release of human rights defender Javier Tarazona.
  • Oversaw organizational goals and external communication.

Program Officer

International Republican Institute
Madrid
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Advised Cuban civil society organizations in designing communication strategies under authoritarian conditions.
  • Supported digital campaigns and messaging plans.

Program Officer

Freedom House
03.2018 - 04.2021
  • Managed communication flows with Venezuelan grassroots organizations.
  • Facilitated international advocacy and media documentation.

Education

Master of Science - Communication

European University of The Atlantic
Spain
06-2025

Postgraduate Diploma - Journalism And Mass Communication

European University of The Atlantic
Spain
09-2019

Postgraduate Program - Governance And Political Management

Universidad Católica Andres Bello
Venezuela
02-2018

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Universidad Central De Venezuela
Caracas
04-2017

Skills

  • Strategic communication
  • Campaign development
  • Digital advocacy
  • Media strategy
  • Project management
  • Cross-border communication
  • Content creation

Accomplishments

• Napolitan Victory Award – Washington Academy of Political Arts & Sciences | 2024
Campaign of the Year (Pro Bono), “Hablan los Candidatos”
• País Plural Human Rights Award – Venezuela | 2023
To La República TV for human rights communication efforts
• Human Rights in Action Bootcamp – Un Mundo Sin Mordaza | 2024
Recognition for speaker contribution in youth HR training
• Global Peace Foundation – Distinguished Speaker | 2022
Forum on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Languages

English
Professional

Certification

• Certified Radio Announcer – Central University of Venezuela | 2025

• Diploma in Artificial Intelligence – UCV & EGCI | 2025
• Satirical Infotainment in the Digital Era – UT Austin Knight Center | 2025
• Freedom of Expression, AI & Elections – UNESCO, UT Austin, UNDP | 2024
• Freedom of Expression for Parliaments – UNESCO & IPU | 2024
• Cartoon Character Design – Domestika | 2024
• Data Communication Workshop – Equilibrium CenDE | 2023
• Disarming Disinformation – ICFJ & Knight Center | 2022
• Information and Elections in the Digital Era – UT Austin | 2022
• Diploma in Stand-Up Comedy – UCAB & Escuela del Humor | 2018

Public speaking and training

Conferences:

The Pixar Formula for Advocacy – Storytelling for civic impact

Powerful Stories with AI – Ethical AI tools for journalists and communicators

Timeline

Program Officer

International Republican Institute
06.2022 - 12.2022

Strategic Coordinator

FundaRedes
01.2022 - 05.2025

Director

La República TV & La TV Calle
05.2021 - Current

Program Officer

Freedom House
03.2018 - 04.2021

Master of Science - Communication

European University of The Atlantic

Postgraduate Diploma - Journalism And Mass Communication

European University of The Atlantic

Postgraduate Program - Governance And Political Management

Universidad Católica Andres Bello

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Universidad Central De Venezuela

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