Jasmine Castro
Barcelona
Summary
Public policy and strategy consultant with nearly a decade of experience leading projects across Europe and Latin America for international organizations, public institutions, and global NGOs. Skilled in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and program management, with a focus on digital transformation, education, and labour market innovation. Proven ability to translate complex research into actionable strategies for governments, multilateral agencies, and private sector partners. Fluent in English and Spanish; advanced Catalan and conversational French.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Consultant
IdenCity Consulting
Barcelona, Spain
01.2017
- - Produced policy studies for the Colombian government using the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Sustainable Cities Framework.
- - Proposed policy interventions promoting sustainable development and digital transformation in local administrations.
- IdenCity develops strategic urban and sustainability plans for municipalities and governments.
Project Supervisor
Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS)
Coclé, Panama
01.2015
- - Implemented 5 community projects with the Panamanian Ministries of Health and Environment and local NGOs.
- - Promoted to Project Director the following year based on top-tier performance.
Consulting Manager, International Organizations Practice
NTT DATA Europe & LATAM
Barcelona, Spain
01.2023 - Current
- Lead European Commission and United Nations projects in digital transformation, education, and recognition of professional qualifications.
- Design policy and implementation frameworks for DG EAC and DG GROW to enhance digital credentialing systems across Member States.
- Manage multidisciplinary consulting teams and oversee the quality of strategic studies and impact assessments.
- - Cultivate long-term relationships with senior EU and UN officials to drive collaborative policy innovation.
- NTT DATA is a global IT services and consulting company supporting public sector innovation worldwide through data-driven policy, digital transformation, and governance solutions.
Project Manager, mSchools Programme
GSMA Ltd.
Barcelona, Spain
01.2018 - 01.2021
- - Directed large-scale education programs co-created with the Catalan Department of Education, impacting 100,000+ students and 3,000 teachers annually.
- - Managed a €500K annual budget, increasing participation by 250% through strategic partnerships and communication initiatives.
- - Led GSMA’s participation in the UNESCO Global Education Coalition, aligning digital education programs with global development goals.
- - Designed and curated international policy forums during Mobile World Congress, featuring education and digital policy leaders.
- GSMA represents the global mobile industry, fostering public-private partnerships to drive digital inclusion and innovation.
Education Policy Consultant
UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Paris, France
01.2018 - 01.2019
- - Coordinated the Global Policy Project on Lifelong Learning, engaging 30+ countries across Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
- - Co-authored UNESCO’s flagship report “The Lifelong Learning Approach: Implications for Education Policy in Latin America and the Caribbean” (2020).
- - Presented findings at the Meeting of Ministers of Education in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
- UNESCO promotes peace and sustainable development through international collaboration in education, science, and culture.
Project Director
Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS)
Guairá, Paraguay
01.2015 - 01.2016
- - Designed and managed large-scale community programs serving 3,000+ beneficiaries, coordinating 7 staff and 55 volunteers.
- - Built partnerships with local governments and NGOs to deliver 15 sustainable education and health initiatives.
- AMIGOS is an international NGO that empowers youth through cross-cultural leadership and community development programs across Latin America.
Education
Master of Public and Social Policy -
Johns Hopkins University – Pompeu Fabra University
Master of Arts in Education - undefined
University of Alcalá
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Policy and Spanish Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills
- Public Policy Design & Advocacy
- Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation
- Project & Change Management (PM2, Agile, Design Thinking)
- EU Governance & Public Affairs
- Digital Transformation & Education Policy
- Research & Impact Evaluation
- Strategic Communication & Partnership Management
LANGUAGES
English: Native
Spanish: Native
Catalan: Advanced
French: Intermediate
Timeline
Consulting Manager, International Organizations Practice
NTT DATA Europe & LATAM
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager, mSchools Programme
GSMA Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2021
Education Policy Consultant
UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
01.2018 - 01.2019
Junior Consultant
IdenCity Consulting
01.2017
Project Supervisor
Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS)
01.2015
Project Director
Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Arts in Education - undefined
University of Alcalá
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Policy and Spanish Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Master of Public and Social Policy -
Johns Hopkins University – Pompeu Fabra University
SELECT PUBLICATIONS
- The Lifelong Learning Approach: Implications for Education Policy in Latin America and the Caribbean, UNESCO (2020)
- MSchools: Transforming the Education Landscape in Catalonia, UNESCO-Fazheng Case Study (2019)