Carolina Garay

Carolina Garay, a professional specializing in Political Science and Government, boasts over 14 years of experience in the mining sector and holds a leadership position in Social Responsibility at Teck Resources Limited. Additionally, this expert is noted for a focus on human rights within the mining sector in Latin America.

Carolina provides specialized and continuous technical support to the Corporate Social Performance team developing recommendations and promoting strategic and innovative initiatives based on solid practical experience in the social and community environment of the mining sector in Latin America. Beyond expertise in corporate social responsibility and social performance, this professional's experience encompasses risk management, human rights due diligence, free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), involuntary resettlement, risk and impact prevention, human rights risk assessment (HRRA), acquisitions, permits, and agreements, among others. Demonstrates adeptness at engaging with diverse ethnic communities, including indigenous, Afro-descendant, and non-ethnic communities. Recognized for skill in building and maintaining social and community relationships, mediation, and resolving socio-environmental conflicts in highly complex contexts.

This professional possesses a deep understanding of the socio-cultural diversity of the Latin American region and its idiosyncrasies. Equipped with strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills, is committed to contributing to the sustainable development of the mining sector and the communities it operates within.