Julio Guity-Guevara
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Bilingual U.S. citizen with 15+ years of experience in international development, specializing in social and environmental safeguards, compliance, and legal review in Latin America and the Caribbean. Founder of SUDECC, Inc., supporting culturally-sensitive climate change policies for vulnerable populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
SUDECC, Inc.
Washington, DC
07.2014 - Current
- Evaluated over 300 grant proposals for EJ4Climate and the NAPECA 2021-2024 programs
- Led 3rd Session of United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent Roundtable, focusing on Opportunities and Reducing Climate Vulnerabilities in Geneva, Switzerland
- Forged strong partnerships with 20+ local organizations, empowering them to effectively carry out sustainable development projects in areas impacted by natural disasters and climate change.
- Represented regional delegations at major international Climate Change Conferences such as UN's COP26 (United Kingdom), COP27 (Egypt), and COP28 (United Arab Emirates)
- Prepared 3 trade agreement reports and analyzed the current framework for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses for the Organization of American States (OAS)
- Aligned policy implementation with cultural and social contexts of targeted populations for effective facilitation
Regional Elections Manager for Maryland and Virginia
CASA In Action
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Developed and executed field operation strategies, enhancing voter engagement programs to boost voter participation for leaders and public officials
- Implemented electoral training programs for candidates' campaigns that resulted in successful outcomes
- Managed successful on-the-ground election campaigns resulting in significant wins for CASA endorsed candidates
- Led comprehensive training programs for a team of 40+ coordinators and supervised the engagement efforts of over 500 canvassers and volunteers who collectively reached over 70,000 doors.
Deputy Director, Office on Latino Affairs
Executive Office of the Mayor of Washington DC
Washington, DC
12.2015 - 02.2019
- Managed implementation of key municipal initiatives aimed at improving services for Latino community; participated actively in successful Mayor's reelection campaign.
- Managed distribution of $7.3+ million in grants among 90+ non-governmental organizations.
Consultant
The World Bank/International Finance Corporation
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Conducted compliance audit report analyzing social and environmental performance of IFC investments, as well as evaluating environmental and social impact of financial intermediaries' business operations.
Compliance Review Specialist, Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism (ICIM)
Inter-American Development Bank
Washington, DC
09.2006 - 11.2012
- Managed legal aspects and assessed cases for the Compliance Review Panel and supported the Chair.
- Evaluated 30 claims from Latin American and Caribbean communities regarding the bank's non-compliance through investigation.
Legal Advisor (Attorney), Infrastructure and Environment Sector
Inter-American Development Bank
Washington, DC
09.2006 - 11.2012
- Aligned projects with procurement and safeguards policies while ensuring transaction harmonization
- Negotiated with World Bank for CIFs establishment, emphasizing Clean Technology Fund and serving as key liaison throughout the process
Project Attorney, Legal Department
Inter-American Development Bank
09.2006 - 11.2012
- Drafted and negotiated more than 30 loan agreements/contracts, providing guidance to teams and government agencies; additionally, contributed to the development of over 50 projects with a total valuation of approximately USD$1.5 billion.
- Served as a project attorney for multiple loan projects, gaining experience in the new project cycles and participating in various preparation and negotiation missions to borrowing member countries.
Education
Certificate - U.S. Congressional Oversight, Committees And Accountability, Which Include Drafting Congressional Correspondence, Preparing Witnesses For Hearings, Preparing Materials For Members of Congress
Project On Government Oversight And Washington College of Law
Washington, DC01-2020
Galileo Master Certificate - Renewable Energy Sector, Electric Vehicles
European Energy Centre, United Nations Environment Programme
New York, NY10-2019
Certificate - Concepts, Methods And Techniques of Social Impact Assessment
International Association For Impact Assessment
Vancouver, Canada03-2008
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - International Business Law
American University, Washington College of Law
Washington05-2007
Juris Doctor (J.D.) Equivalent Degree - International Law
Universidad Nacional Autónoma De Honduras
TegucigalpaCertificate - Environmental and Social Risk Analysis and Management of Loans and Investment Processes
United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative
Attorney - licensed to practice law in Honduras
Honduran Bar Association
Tegucigalpa, MDCSkills
- Resource Allocation Planning
- Revenue Enhancement
- Business Management Expertise
- Strategic Partnership Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Budget Oversight
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Effective Negotiation
- Long-Term Planning
Recognitions
- Winner of the U.S. Congressional Office of Rep. Ritchie Torres 1st Annual Environmental Sustainability Chatoyer Award, Bronx, New York, 2024
- Top 40 Latinx Expert in U.S. national security and foreign policy, Diversity in National Security Network and New America, 2020
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Advisoryboardmemberships
- U.S. Department of Commerce, National Advisory Committee (NAC) on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, 2021-01-01, Present
- Afro-Interamerican Forum on Climate Change (Co-founder), 2020-01-01, Present
- National Advisory Committee, Sustainability and Climate Change Group, 2020-01-01, Present
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- U.S. Congressional Oversight, Committees and Accountability, which include drafting congressional correspondence, preparing witnesses for hearings, preparing materials for members of congress basic Investigative skills and congressional Research. Project on Government Oversight and American University Washington College of Law, Washington, DC January 2020.
- Renewable Energy Sector, Electric Vehicles Galileo Master Certificate (GMC). European Energy Centre (EEC) The European Energy Centre (EEC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), New York, NY October 2019.
- Management Principles | Performance Management | Progressive Discipline | Building High Performance Teams | Quality Customer Care. DC Department of Human Resources, Washington DC, February 2018.
- Concepts, Methods and Techniques of Social Impact Assessment. International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA). Vancouver, Canada, March 2008.
- Environmental and Social Risk Analysis and Management of Loans and Investment Processes, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), February 2007.
Accomplishments
Winner of the U.S. Congressional Office of Rep. Ritchie Torres 1st Annual Environmental Sustainability Chatoyer Award - Bronx, New York (2024); Reappointed as a member of the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations U.S. Census Bureau (2021-2027); Co-founder of the Afro-Interamerican Forum on Climate Change - Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 2022; Selected Top 40 2020 Latinx Expert in U.S. national security and foreign policy by the Diversity in National Security Network and New America; Member of National Advisory Committee on Sustainability and Climate Change – United Nations Development Programme since 2020; Member of the American Bar Association (ABA), International Law Section, Latin American Committee since 2008; and member of the Honduran Bar Association, licensed to practice law in Honduras since 1999.
Timeline
Regional Elections Manager for Maryland and Virginia
CASA In Action
06.2022 - 04.2024
Deputy Director, Office on Latino Affairs
Executive Office of the Mayor of Washington DC
12.2015 - 02.2019
Managing Director
SUDECC, Inc.
07.2014 - Current
Consultant
The World Bank/International Finance Corporation
01.2014 - 06.2014
Compliance Review Specialist, Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism (ICIM)
Inter-American Development Bank
09.2006 - 11.2012
Legal Advisor (Attorney), Infrastructure and Environment Sector
Inter-American Development Bank
09.2006 - 11.2012
Project Attorney, Legal Department
Inter-American Development Bank
09.2006 - 11.2012
Certificate - U.S. Congressional Oversight, Committees And Accountability, Which Include Drafting Congressional Correspondence, Preparing Witnesses For Hearings, Preparing Materials For Members of Congress
Project On Government Oversight And Washington College of Law
Galileo Master Certificate - Renewable Energy Sector, Electric Vehicles
European Energy Centre, United Nations Environment Programme
Certificate - Concepts, Methods And Techniques of Social Impact Assessment
International Association For Impact Assessment
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - International Business Law
American University, Washington College of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) Equivalent Degree - International Law
Universidad Nacional Autónoma De Honduras
Certificate - Environmental and Social Risk Analysis and Management of Loans and Investment Processes
United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative
Attorney - licensed to practice law in Honduras
Honduran Bar Association