Maria Ignacia Rodriguez

Deputy Manager, International Cooperation & Research

Fundacion Descubreme

Dresden, Germany

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My organisation

Fundación Descúbreme is a non-profit organization born in 2010 with the mission to promote full inclusion of persons with cognitive disabilities in all areas of life. As of now, most of its operations take place accross Chile, with an office being opened in Spain since 2023.
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About me

I am a political scientist B.A., M.Sc., focusing on international cooperation and disability rights. I'm passionate about global impact and bridging diverse cultures together. I specialize in international cooperation for development, research and corporate affairs.

In my current role at Fundación Descúbreme, I have led the foundation's expansion into Europe and Latin America for over seven years. My leadership has significantly advanced the internationalization of the foundation and played a pivotal role in regionalizing the Zero Project across Ibero-America with a focus on Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries.

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I speak the following languages:

EnglishSpanish

Areas of Activity

Employment

Supported EmploymentVocational TrainingEntrepreneurship and micro-financeHigher education to prepare for the labour market

Other Areas of Activity

EducationIndependent Living and Political Participation

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Speaker sessions (1)

Wednesday, 5 March 2025

17:00 - 18:00

ESG, Circular Economy, and Disability-Inclusion

Location:M3Track:Zero Project Awardees
  • Transition models from Sheltered Workshops
  • English captions | International Sign
  • Easy Language

This session explores how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are reshaping corporate landscapes.