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Rocio Fernandez Ramirez

Pittsburgh,USA

Summary

An experienced environmental policy analyst with demonstrated track record of analyzing public policies aimed to solve environmental problems from various positions, including government, NGOs, and as independent consultant. Areas of interest include the transport sector, climate change, green growth, and economic incentives for environmental protection. Possesses a keen eye for detail, enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help organizations reach their goals. Additionally, the candidate has acquired skills in machine learningand data visualization through a data science certificate. Confident that their skills and experience will make them a valuable asset to any organization looking to make a positive impact on the environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Consultant

Varios Institutions And Organizations
09.2014 - 11.2017
  • Financing resources for energy use on waste management projects (Client: Energy Agency and GIZ)
  • Modifications to the Methodology Assessment for Transportation Projects (Client: Urban, Environmental and Energy Agencies)
  • Market Analysis of Light Duty Vehicles Sales in Mexico (Client: ICCT)
  • Regional Investments Needs in the Region 5 (Client: Energy Agency)

Research fellow

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)
07.2013 - 12.2013
  • Supported Mexican policy makers with working documents related to reducing emissions in the road transport sector, labeling and replacement vehicles.

Deputy Director of Economic Analysis of Public Policies

National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change (INECC)
02.2011 - 06.2013
  • Conducted economic analysis of environmental policies and collaborated on estimating a baseline in CO2 emissions and Short Lived Climate Pollutants for the Mexican transport sector.
  • Mentored junior researchers, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional development.
  • Presented research findings at national and international conferences, raising the profile of the institution.

Researcher in economic valuation of natural resources

National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change (INECC)
09.2007 - 02.2011
  • Conducted economic analysis for reducing GHG emissions in the transport sector such as taxes, information awareness and standards.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to estimate the cost and benefits of the first fuel economy standard in light duty vehicles.

Project Analyst

QSK Solutions
09.2005 - 08.2007
  • Participated in regulatory improvement projects and the modernization of a labor justice exercise.

Project Analyst

Centro de Capital Intelectual y Competitividad (CECIC)
05.2006 - 07.2006
  • Collaborated on a research project focused on systemic competitiveness for the state of Veracruz.

Education

Master of Science - Economic And Public Policy

Tecnologico De Monterrey
Mexico City, Mexico
04.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Universidad De Las Américas Puebla
Puebla, Mexico
04.2005

Skills

  • Public policies
  • Data analysis: R and STATA
  • Climate change
  • Transport sector

Certification

- Postgraduate Certificate in Data Science. 2023. HarvardX. Final projects: MovieLens a Recommendation System & Predicting Income Above 50k Dollars in 1994

- Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental and Energy Policies and Management. 2012. Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales México (FLACSO), Mexico City. Final project: Economic incentives versus command and control for light duty vehicles

- The 9th International Specialized Course on Environmental Technology (ISCET) imparted by the National Institute of Environmental Human Resources Development, Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea. 12 to 20 June, 2012

- Course in On Top of the Game: Global Strategies and Negotiations towards Green Growth. UNIDO Institute for Capacity Development. Austria. 23-28 October 2011

- Course in Energy Training Week Energy Efficiency and Low Carbon Policy imparted by the International Energy Agency. Paris, France. April 4 to 8, 2011.

- Workshop in Energy Policy and Environmental Development and Model LEAP. San Carlos Bariloche, Argentina. June 14 to 25, 2010

- Course in The Metropolitan Area of Barcelona. Institutional and public policy management. Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona. Barcelona, Spain. July 7 to 11, 2008

- Course in Strategical Planning of Cities: an Urban Develop. Imparted by Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociología, Universidad de Deusto. Bilbao, España. July 1 to 5 2008

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Posadas, F, Wagner, D, Bansalr G, Fernandez, R. (2015) Survey of best practices in reducing emissions through vehicle replacement programs, International Council on Clean Transportation

Fernandez, Rocio and Villarreal, Hector. (2012) Impacto distributivo de un impuesto al precio de la gasolina, Revista de Administración, Finanzas y Economía

Islas, Ivan, Fernandez, Rocio, Inclan, Carolina (2012) Nota sobre la evolución de las emisiones de bióxido de carbono y rendimiento de combustible de los vehículos ligeros en México 2008-2011

Medina, Salvador, Islas, Ivan, Fernandez, Rocio and Muñoz, Sofia (2008)Propuesta de un Programa de Feebates para México

Conferences Given

Economía del cambio climático (Economics of climate change). Coahuila’s State Government. Saltillo Coahuila, Mexico. April 12, 2012

Valoración económica de los impactos en salud por la contaminación atmosférica (Economic Valuation of Health Impacts of Air Pollution). University of Guadalajara. Jalisco, Mexico. October 18, 2010.

Métodos de valoración económica (Economic valuation methods). Instituto Nacional de Valuación Agropecuaria y Forestal de Michoacán, A. C y el Consejo Estatal de Ciencia y Tecnología de Michoacán. Michoacan, Mexico. September 25, 2009.

Timeline

Independent Consultant

Varios Institutions And Organizations
09.2014 - 11.2017

Research fellow

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)
07.2013 - 12.2013

Deputy Director of Economic Analysis of Public Policies

National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change (INECC)
02.2011 - 06.2013

Researcher in economic valuation of natural resources

National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change (INECC)
09.2007 - 02.2011

Project Analyst

Centro de Capital Intelectual y Competitividad (CECIC)
05.2006 - 07.2006

Project Analyst

QSK Solutions
09.2005 - 08.2007

Master of Science - Economic And Public Policy

Tecnologico De Monterrey

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Universidad De Las Américas Puebla
Rocio Fernandez Ramirez