Maria Gabriela Rodas Herrera

Maria Gabriela Rodas Herrera

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Guayas, Ecuador

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  • Unhcr
    Resettlement Associate
    Unhcr
    Aug 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 10 months)
    As a Resettlement Associate, I was responsible for RSD/RST casework, which included conducting interviews, drafting assessments, and writing RRFs, CCFs, RFRs, and supporting documents for USCIS and other countries. I provided counseling to refugees and asylum seekers, ensuring they received the necessary support throughout the resettlement process. Additionally, I offered guidance to fellow case workers on complex cases, particularly those involving gender-based violence (GBV) and human trafficking. My efforts were recognized with the Mision Imposible Award at the UN in 2024. Furthermore, I utilized my skills in donor management to prepare reports, case summaries, and data for various donor frameworks, including those from the USA, Canada,
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    Field Associate
    Unhcr
    May 2021 - Jul 2023 (2 years 3 months)
    As a Field Associate, I oversaw the implementation of activities with NGO partners, delivering protection, border monitoring, and humanitarian assistance services for Colombians, Venezuelans, and the host community. In my role as the GBV and Human Trafficking Coordinator and Protection working group lead, I coordinated activities for refugee and asylum-seeking individuals across the province of El Oro and liaised with government officials on protection issues. I monitored the situation regarding migration flows, security, and politics in the Area of Responsibility (AoR), drafting comprehensive reports for UNHCR. My efforts delivered an effective protection response in a dynamic security context during 2021-2023, particularly in addressing e
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    GBV Protection Assistant
    Unhcr
    Jul 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 10 months)
    As a GBV Protection Assistant, I supported the development and implementation of specialized programming for SGBV prevention and response, informed by comprehensive needs, risks, and capacity assessments at the onset of emergencies. Collaborating with the Gender Secretariat and the GTRM SGBV Sub group, I strengthened partnerships with UN agencies, governments, civil society, and both migrant and host communities to effectively prevent, mitigate, and respond to SGBV, while promoting gender equality and ensuring age and gender-informed protection and solution programs. I contributed to planning processes and advocated for adequate resources for SGBV victims, while also supporting and building capacity for individual SGBV case management for s
  • HIAS
    Durable Solutions Officer
    HIAS
    Oct 2018 - Feb 2019 (5 months)
    Provide counseling to refugees and other persons of concern to identify the most appropriate durable solution and to enable the refugee or person of interest to make a well-informed decision. (local integration, resettlement or voluntary repatriation). Analyse statistics, trends, and other documents, and draft reports. Authorize payments relating to durable solutions.
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    Project Coordinator
    Ecuador Says No More - UNICEF
    Oct 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year)
    As a Project Coordinator, I assisted in the development and management of the campaign #AhoraQueLoVes #DiNoMas, coordinating press conferences with news outlets and facilitating meetings with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) such as No More, Hestia, and Safe Horizon. I developed and supervised therapeutic programs for survivors and their families, including support groups and art therapy sessions. Additionally, I coordinated donor management activities, overseeing donor-funded initiatives like group therapy sessions for survivors. I played a key role in securing new resources from potential donors, including UN Women and UBER, which involved UBER hiring our non-profit to create a series of impactful videos for their user
  • Equilibrium
    Mental Health Counselor
    Equilibrium
    Aug 2016 - Feb 2019 (2 years 7 months)
    Evaluation and diagnosis of mental health. Individual therapy, aimed at improving the emotional well-being of the client through social, family, behavioral and affective changes. Crisis Intervention. Community Workshops.
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  • Universidad San Francisco de Quito
    Master's in Public Health - Maternal, Infant and Family Health
    Universidad San Francisco de Quito
    Jan 2024 - Current (2 years 10 months)
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    Exploring the Vulnerabilities of LGBT+ Youth: An Open Discussion
    NCAC
    Jul 2020
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    Forensic Interviewing of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Victims at Children's Advocacy Centers
    NCAC
    Jul 2020
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    Human Trafficking in a Humanitarian Context
    NCAC
    Oct 2019
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    Blue Print for Child Protection
    NCAC
    Mar 2019
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    Creating a Trauma Informed Multidisciplinary Team
    Mar 2018
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    Interviewing Victims of Violence and Homicide: Understanding Homicide Through the Eyes of a Child
    Mar 2018
  • Universidad Técnica de Machala
    B.A. in Clinical Psychology
    Universidad Técnica de Machala
    Aug 2016
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    Internship at Casa Linda
    Ministry of Social and Economic Inclusion
    Oct 2015 - Feb 2016 (5 months)
    Evaluate the needs and strengths of the children/adolescents and their families. Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Global Family Plan, Comprehensive Care Project, and Life Goals Project. Individual and group Therapeutic intervention; (abortion, sex trafficking, sex abuse, addiction). Psychosocial support and guidance on developing abilities for reinsertion into society. Train, accompany and conduct follow-ups on the families to strengthen the adult-adolescent relationships and the guarantee a safe reunification. Crisis Intervention.
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    Assistant Professor
    Technical University of Machala
    May 2015 - Oct 2015 (6 months)
    Classroom Management- class planning in line with curriculums. Produce high quality resources and take part in the creation of new schemes of work. Reach out to students and teaching administration meet with students and other educators to discuss student progress. Created vibrant teaching atmosphere. Identify students at risk of underachievement and insure that appropriate interventions are in place.
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    Student Instructor
    Technical University of Machala
    Oct 2014 - Feb 2015 (5 months)
    Restitution of rights of vulnerable people. Social comprehensive specialized intervention. Education, training, training and comprehensive social management training.
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    Driving For Change
    Ecuador Dice No Mas
    Jan 2018 - Mar 2018 (3 months)
    Driving For Change
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    #AhoraQueLoVes #DiNoMas
    Ecuador Dice No Mas
    Sep 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 1 month)
    #AhoraQueLoVes #DiNoMas
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    Mision Imposible Award
    Jan 2024