Alejandra Herrera

International Relations professional with 10+ years of experience coordinating international operations, staff mobility, logistics, partnerships, and multicultural teams across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Experienced in onboarding international staff, travel coordination, stakeholder management, compliance support, and cross-border operations in fast-paced environments. Strong background in HR coordination, administration, program operations, and international communication.

Founder & Consultant at EAHB Consulting / Global Hart Organization (GH) (2025-01 – Present)

• Coordinate partnerships and collaboration with local NGOs and international organizations.
• Conduct project and country needs assessments to support operational planning.
• Lead onboarding, mentoring, and coordination of international volunteers.
• Manage contracts, invoicing, and administrative processes.
• Develop project proposals aligned with organizational objectives.

Co-Founder & Programs Director at Women's Healthcare on The Move (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Lead international operations and coordination across multiple countries, ensuring alignment between field teams, partners, and headquarters.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and coordination of remote and field-based international staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate donor relations, partnerships, grants, and interdepartmental communication.
• Supervise financial planning, administration, and operational compliance for country programs.
• Conduct operational assessments and establish partnerships with local and international stakeholders.
• Support security, access, and travel coordination in complex operational environments.

International Team Lead / Safety & Security Officer at CADUS (2021-01 – 2021-12)

• Coordinated international staff travel, accommodation, movement logistics, and access permissions between Iraq and Northeast Syria.
• Liaised with local authorities, NGOs, and international actors to facilitate operational access.
• Conducted risk assessments and implemented safety and operational protocols for international personnel.
• Managed procurement and operational support for offices, hospitals, and staff facilities.

Logistics Coordinator at Collective Aid (2022-01 – 2022-12)

• Coordinated logistics and operational planning across multiple field locations supporting humanitarian services.
• Managed fleet operations, warehouse coordination, procurement, and shipment tracking.
• Led onboarding and coordination of international staff and volunteers.
• Developed SOPs and operational procedures to improve efficiency and accountability.

Project & Field Coordinator at Medical Solidarity (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Coordinated communication between headquarters and multicultural field teams.
• Managed onboarding, volunteer coordination, budgeting, and administrative operations.
• Established partnerships with NGOs, clinics, camps, and local authorities.
• Organized staff training and safeguarding initiatives.

Migrant Services Coordinator at National Migration Institute of Mexico City (2016-01 – 2018-12)

• Coordinated migration and cooperation initiatives with governmental and international stakeholders.
• Supported regional mobility and migration projects across Central America.
• Acted as liaison between migrants, authorities, and international organizations including IOM.

Regional Director at Soñar Despierto C.S. (2013-01 – 2019-12)

• Managed teams of 150+ volunteers, coordinated large-scale programs, partnerships, fundraising, and operational planning.

Vice-President & Co-Founder at Pianle C.S. (2017-01 – 2021-12)

• Led community programs, stakeholder relations, volunteer coordination, and institutional partnerships.

Security Control Operator at TC Energy (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Coordinated security monitoring, incident response, reporting, and operational communication across multiple regions.

Licenciatura en Relaciones Internacionales, Universidad Anáhuac México Norte | 2017

-- Certificaciones y formación especializada:

• Naciones Unidas — HEAT Training.
• Departamento de Seguridad y Protección de las Naciones Unidas — BSAFE.
• INSO Siria — Gestión Esencial de Seguridad.
• MSF Serbia — Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos.
• Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de EE. UU. — Técnicas de entrevista.
• Instituto Nacional de Migración de México — Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos para Migrantes.