Nayeli Karina de la Torre Garcia

Nayeli Karina de la Torre Garcia was 28 years old when she was selected as a GOJoven fellow.  Karina holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from La Salle University, Mexico City.  She holds certification in Institutional Strengthening and Fundraising, as well as Leadership and Management for Civil Society Organizations.  Currently, she works as GOJoven’s Country Representative for Mexico.  Karina has worked with environmental non-profit organizations such as Greenpeace Mexico; Flora, Fauna, and Culture of Mexico; and Amigos de Sian Ka’an.  In 2009, Karina was part of the Sierra Club Tour in 6 cities in the U.S., presenting on “Environment and Population, the case in Quintana Roo.”  Karina also has worked in the area of sexual and reproductive rights organizations APIS and Foundation for Equality, where she addressed issues around domestic violence, gender equity, human rights, and feminism.  Currently, Karina works for Save the Children Mexico in the area of Fundraising and Project Management.  In 2012, she will begin her Master’s studies with financial support from the Summit Foundation’s Beca Cima.