Eunice Mercado-Lara

Director of Equity & Impact

Open Research Community Accelerator ORCA

Jun 2024 - Current (2 years 3 months)

• Leads the Open Research Catalytic Awards, advancing open research and civic science among U.S. universities, increasing ORCA's outreach and visibility in new communities. • Mentors the Civic Science Fellows Network on community engagement strategies, enhancing collaboration with industries and linking scientific advancements and society across disciplines

Research Fellow

University of California Berkeley Haas School of Business

Mar 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 5 months)

• Developing and implementing a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning framework among research funders, enhancing the understanding of open science practices' impact on scientific discoveries and societal problems.

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Open & Equitable Program Manager

Open Research Funders Group ORFG

Jun 2023 - Feb 2024 (9 months)

• Led the ORFG Open Scholarship Seed Award, incentivizing open scholarship practices among underserved and diverse academic communities. • Implemented the Open & Equitable Model Funding Program pilot, enhancing transparency and inclusivity in grantmaking among a dozen research funders.

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Civic Science Fellow

Open Research Funders Group ORFG

Sep 2021 - Jun 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Collaborated with marginalized researchers and philanthropies to develop and pilot a model funding program, enhancing transparency and inclusivity in grantmaking and research outputs

Head Of Innovation

TopEasy

Aug 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 2 months)

• Created T10E's main value proposition, enhancing customer discovery and developing the first MVP, connecting with potential investors and technology collaborators in North America. • Advised on the responsible use and implementation of new technologies and their regulations, ensuring compliance and fostering innovation. • Facilitated strategic partnerships, contributing to the successful launch and growth of T10E's initial product offerings

Policy Lab Consultant | Open Innovation

Max Bell School of Public Policy

Sep 2019 - Jul 2020 (11 months)

Federal Open Science and Open Innovation Policymaking / Government Innovation / Open Patenting

Deputy Director for Science and Technology Policy

Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología

Jun 2014 - Aug 2019 (5 years 3 months)

• Spearheaded implementing the first Open Access public program and the first Open Science National Policy, impacting over 155,000 scholars and offering 60,000+ scientific resources. • Managed a $30M USD budget, engaging 100+ universities and research institutions across 29 Mexican states, fostering scientific collaboration. • Articulated policies for scientific collaboration, including digital platforms, awareness campaigns, capacity-building trainings, and public funding, enhancing sector dynamics.

Associate Researcher | Open Government Specialist

Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas AC

Mar 2014 - Jul 2015 (1 year 5 months)

• Designed and published a framework for analyzing Open Government Enacted Technologies, providing a structured approach to evaluating digital government initiatives, improving evaluation efficiency • Facilitated the development of policies and strategies for open government data, increasing transparency and accountability in public administration.

Research Associate | Latin America Specialist

AidData

Jun 2013 - Feb 2014 (9 months)

• Built relationships with government officials in several Latin-American countries, increasing collaboration by proactively sharing governmental data on foreign aid financial flows. • Authored a manual on data curation and geocoding methodologies, establishing partnerships with universities, think tanks, civil society organizations, and scholars.

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