Tania D. Lara Ortiz
Montreal,Canada
Summary
Mexican diplomat with background as bilingual journalist. Demonstrated history of improving diplomatic relationships and fostering international cooperation. Skilled in negotiation, policy development, and crisis management with proven ability to lead diverse teams. Significant contributions made in conflict resolution and policy implementation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Consul of Economic, Trade and Political Affairs
Consulate General of Mexico in Montreal
Montreal, Canada
11.2022 - Current
- Identify nearshoring strategies among Quebec investors and Mexican economic development agencies for supply and value chains
- Monitoring of export and investment opportunities between Mexico and Quebec
- Develop a contact network for promoting economic and trade opportunities between Mexico, Quebec and the Canadian Atlantic Provinces
- Prepare reports on the political and economic issues of Quebec and the Atlantic provinces of Canada that affect Mexican economic and political interests
- Coordinate events to highlight Mexican exports and economic, trade and investment opportunities in Mexico for Quebec's companies
Head of Cultural Affairs and Press
Embassy of Mexico in China
Beijing, China
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Develop a communication strategy and bilingual content (Spanish-Chinese) for Chinese social media (Weibo and WeChat) and Western (Twitter and Facebook) social networks
- Coordinate the Ambassador's interview agenda, speech writing and articles for the Chinese press and analysis of media coverage about Mexico by the local media
- Manage and report an annual budget while establishing local partnerships and sponsorships in order to fund 20 cultural activities per year
- Organize cultural events to promote gender equality, indigenous languages, and environmental issues
- Propose, manage and develop about 20 cultural activities of Mexico in China per year: three editions of the Mexican Contemporary Film Series in coordination with the UNAM in China, film screenings on themes of inclusion and diversity, Day of the Dead celebrations, concerts, exhibitions gastronomic events, visual arts exhibitions, Mexico's participation in Beijing Design Week, Beijing Music Festival, Art Biennials 2019 and 2021
Head of the Consular Section, Economic and Political Affairs
Embassy of Mexico in Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
09.2015 - 08.2018
- In charge of supervising the work of documentation, consular protection and contact with the Mexican community in Vietnam and Cambodia
- Contact and follow-up with the Mexican Agriculture office in Beijing to advance the signing of memorandums of understanding for agricultural exports of Mexico to Vietnam
- Propose and follow-up on the opening of the Mexican Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City
- Coordinated the first meeting of the Joint Committee of Economic, Trade and Investment Cooperation between Viet Nam's Ministry of Industry and Trade and Mexico's Ministry of Economy
- Supported logistics for the Mexican delegations participating at 2017 APEC meetings in Viet Nam
- Prepared meetings agenda for Mexican textile, food and pharmaceutical trade missions in Viet Nam
- Followed up and reported on key political, economic policies, regulations and developments in Vietnam affecting Mexican trade and political interests in the region
Diplomatic candidate/Internship
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mexico City, Mexico
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Support the coordination of the Second Regional Conference on Population and Development; prepare elements for the draft resolution of UN Sovereign Debt Restructuring Processes; and develop a blog for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Features Editor
Grupo Milenio
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Coordinate a team of five people and 10 independent journalists to produce weekly and monthly publications on business, travel, specific industrial sectors, finance and health
- Nomination of the features section of the newspaper Milenio to the Global Innovation Award of the International Media Marketing Association (INMA) of New York, winning third international place in the category Best New Printed Product 2015
Research Assistant
Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, University of Texas at Austin
Austin, United States
07.2011 - 10.2013
- Research and generate daily reports on threats against freedom of expression in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America and manage the organization's Spanish language blog
- Coordinate the participation and presentations of 80 Latin American journalists at the annual Ibero-American Online Journalism Colloquium conference
- Assist in the logistics and bilingual coverage of two annual international conferences
New Policy Institute/NDN
Washington, United States
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: Democratic think tank
- Daily website update on border news and relations between Mexico and the United States
- Support in the logistics of the organization's press conferences and participation in meetings with officials from the U.S
- Department of Commerce, the White House, and federal lawmakers from border districts
- Draft a request of a 100,000 USD fund to the Ford Foundation to finance the organization's activities
- Democratic think tank
Text editor
The Austin American-Statesman
Austin, United States
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Edit texts and write reports for the Spanish-language weekly ¡ Ahora Sí! and in English language for the local newspaper Austin American-Statesman, as well as coverage of binational issues
- Presenter of news capsules for the Univision 62 television channel and the BMP radio station
Special Investigations Reporter
Revista Expansion
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2004 - 01.2007
Education
Diploma - North American Affairs
UNAM-CISAN
01.2023
Public Diplomacy -
DiploFoundation
01.2017
online courses - Mediation Skills, Practices and Techniques for International Negotiations
UNITAR
01.2016
Master - Global Policy Studies
University of Texas at Austin
United States01.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Carlos Septién School of Journalism
Mexico City, Mexico01.2004
International Journalism Diploma -
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Cardiff, UK01.2004
Skills
- Research and analysis
- Media Relations
- Cross-cultural communication
- International relations
- Social media coordination
- Communication Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational agility
- Protocol adherence
- Economic development
- Policy analysis
- Interpersonal Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Advanced (C1)
- French, Intermediate (B2)
- Chinese, Intermediate (HSK 3)
- Portuguese, Basic
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Affiliations
Co-founder of the Mexican Women Diplomats Network.
Coordinator of the Mexican Women Entrepreneurship Program in Montreal since 2022.
President of the French Language in Austin Club from 2017 to 2018.
Accomplishments
- 2004 Chevening Fellow for the Summer International Journalism Diploma by the British Council and the Thomson Foundation.
- 2013 Meadows Fellow to produce a fundraising campaign for the microloan NGO Discover Hope in Cajamarca, Peru
- Awarded two First Place from the Texas APME as the best news and features writer (2009) and winner of five Gold José Martí Awards from the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) for border investigations about child abduction cases from the United States to Latin American countries and the HIV epidemic across border cities (2008-2011)
Timeline
Consul of Economic, Trade and Political Affairs
Consulate General of Mexico in Montreal
11.2022 - Current
Head of Cultural Affairs and Press
Embassy of Mexico in China
08.2018 - 01.2022
Head of the Consular Section, Economic and Political Affairs
Embassy of Mexico in Vietnam
09.2015 - 08.2018
Diplomatic candidate/Internship
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
03.2015 - 09.2015
Features Editor
Grupo Milenio
01.2014 - 01.2015
New Policy Institute/NDN
06.2012 - 09.2012
Research Assistant
Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, University of Texas at Austin
07.2011 - 10.2013
Text editor
The Austin American-Statesman
01.2007 - 01.2011
Special Investigations Reporter
Revista Expansion
01.2004 - 01.2007
Diploma - North American Affairs
UNAM-CISAN
Public Diplomacy -
DiploFoundation
online courses - Mediation Skills, Practices and Techniques for International Negotiations
UNITAR
Master - Global Policy Studies
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Carlos Septién School of Journalism
International Journalism Diploma -
Thomson Reuters Foundation
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