Ricardo Torres

• Community Project Initiatives: Engaged in hands-on projects aimed at improving local communities and supporting youth development.

• Skill Development: Developed practical skills in project management, teamwork, and problem-solving through collaborative projects addressing community needs.

• Youth Leadership: Led and collaborated with peers to design and implement impactful community projects, enhancing leadership and communication abilities.

• Civic Engagement: Contributed to initiatives providing tangible benefits to the community, fostering a sense of responsibility and civic engagement.

• Innovative Solutions: Applied creative problem-solving techniques to develop and execute projects, ensuring effective and sustainable outcomes.

• Developed Climate Solutions: Collaborated with international experts and fellow practitioners to design innovative climate and clean energy policy solutions tailored to the Global South.

• Leadership and Networking: Engaged in intensive leadership training sessions and networked with top global authorities, including members of the International Energy Agency and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

• Project Management: Led a project focusing on transitioning the financial sector in a developing country to a low-carbon economy, presenting findings and recommendations at a culminating event in Paris.

• Technical Proficiency: Enhanced technical skills through bi-monthly remote learning sessions and hands-on workshops, focusing on climate change mitigation, adaptation strategies, and sustainable energy technologies.

• Policy Development: Worked with Yale faculty and global leaders to explore and develop effective policy solutions for climate change and clean energy transitions.

• Provided safe transportation: Assisted with picking up and dropping off children, ensuring their safety and punctuality.

• Distributed snacks: Organized and handed out snacks to children, ensuring dietary needs and preferences were met.

• Supervised activities: Monitored and engaged with children during various activities, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.

• Offered care and support: Provided emotional and practical support to children, addressing their needs and concerns.