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Héctor Ignacio Vélez
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International Development & Policy Analysis
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- EResearch AssistantEthnicgoodsJul 2026 - Current (4 months)• Synthesize evidence on how education policies, citizenship laws, language regulations, and affirmative action frameworks shape both ethnic identity and access to public services including healthcare and sanitation infrastructure.
• Conduct comparative case studies (Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela) on nation-building policies in Latin American countries for a five-year ERC-funded (Horizon 2020) research project demonstrating that policy outcomes depend on historical nation-building strategies and state capacity.
• Apply process tracing to test six competing explanations for accommodation outcomes, authoring three country memos (5–7 pages each); project findings presented at ASA & APSA annual meetings. 
Academic AdvisorTRINITY WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYJul 2023 - Aug 2025 (2 years 2 months)• Managed a 220-student case load at one of few universities in the nation designated as both a Hispanic Serving Institution & Predominantly Black Institution.
• Drove 90%+ enrollment rate by developing data reporting systems across 5000+ data points using Tableau, Starfish, and Self-Service, informing institutional key performance indicators and campaign strategy.
• Liaised with grantors to coordinate compliant use of over one million dollars in grants & resources (primarily from AEEC).
• Internalized & explained complex school, accreditor, & government policy to assist peers, students, & grantors in their navigation & problem-solving.
• Conducted monitoring, evaluation & policy audits with School of Education & relayed- HParalegal/Legal AdvocateHealth Law AdvocatesAug 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 8 months)• Contributed to a 50%+ reduction in inpatient hospitalizations of children, their need for stays in residential facilities, & emergency room visits.
• Managed & triaged 70+ inquiries per week from individuals seeking assistance including 20 client intake interviews per week; identified client problem areas, prepared client files for lawyers, & warmly handed off inquirers to referral organizations when appropriate.
• Administered case & data management systems for 150 active cases; gathered & organized client documents; reviewed & summarized school & treatment records; aided lawyers in client & stakeholder meetings; prepared documents for litigation; conducted background research of relevant case law & the school/healthcare ecosys - CResearch AssistantCenter for Media at Risk (Annenberg School for Communication)Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 (9 months)• Evaluated & refined data to develop an interactive digital ecosystem of 1900+ data points documenting institutional risks & human rights violations faced by global media practitioners.
• Conducted rigorous fact-checking & qualitative analysis to identify geopolitical trends & researcher subjectivities within the global media ecosystem.
• Authored & edited public-facing technical project content including the research methodology, mission statements, & stage descriptions. - Web Development & Technology InternAmericans for the ArtsMay 2019 - Sep 2019 (5 months)• Selected as an Annenberg in Washington Fellow to analyze & implement communication strategies within national public service & advocacy organizations.
• Managed digital infrastructure & developed high-traffic landing pages using Drupal, HTML, CSS, & JavaScript, maintaining accessibility for a global network of over 6000 members while improving stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitated inter-departmental collaboration with executive leadership to pitch & implement digital projects, including a MailChimp campaign that drove membership growth. - Programming InternSiriusXMMay 2018 - Sep 2018 (5 months)• Upheld meticulous quality assurance standards (BMI, ASCAP, RIAA) for the world’s largest radio company, ensuring the integrity of technical broadcast delivery for a national audience.
• Administered database systems for regulatory compliance while producing talking points for on-air talent, specifically regarding Mexican cultural programming. - WExecutive Board MemberWQHS RadioSep 2017 - Jun 2021 (3 years 10 months)• Co-designed and co-founded WQHS’s inaugural Community Engagement Program as Director, establishing the station’s first formal framework for local organizational partnerships and "Radio-Friends" peer-mentorship.
• Directed outreach and promotional strategies to mobilize a network of 100+ members, facilitating relationship-building with local artists and record labels to drive collaborations and community engagement.
• Managed multi-platform social media campaigns and digital content using WordPress, authoring talking points and PSAs to promote progressive advocacy and institutional visibility.
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- IMaster of International DevelopmentInstitut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (Universitat Pompeu Fabra)Sep 2025 - Jun 2026 (10 months)• Consultancy & Research: Engaged in strategic foresight & trend analysis for NATO, CaixaBank, & the Government of Catalonia to inform policy & financial decision-making.
• Applied horizon scanning & scenario development to anticipate global challenges related to inequality, security, & sustainable development. Produced actionable outputs for stakeholders to navigate geopolitical uncertainty.
• Conducted critical discourse analysis of U.S. border enforcement rhetoric, examining how institutional self-representation conceals contradictions in immigration policy.
• Co-authored research on Costa Rica's escape from the middle-income trap, analyzing institutional, trade, & human capital drivers of development under Pablo Astorga.< - B.A. in CommunicationUniversity of PennsylvaniaAug 2017 - May 2021 (3 years 10 months)Concentration: Politics, Policy, & Advocacy; Minor in English.