Marlene León Celis

Public Affairs, Government Relations, and Project Management professional with 6+ years of experience leading strategic initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and applied research across government and consulting environments. Experienced in cross-sector collaboration with government, civil society, UNDP, and UNODC, with expertise in community development, program monitoring, data analysis, executive reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.

Telecommunications Policy & Strategic Projects Officer - Agencia de Transformación Digital y Telecomunicaciones

• Coordinated strategic digital transformation and telecommunications projects, facilitating collaboration between the Agency and federal government entities.
• Developed executive reports, technical briefs, and presentations to track project progress and support decision-making.
• Consolidated and analyzed project information to monitor strategic initiatives and institutional commitments.
• Facilitated interagency working groups, ensuring effective coordination among participating teams and follow-up on agreed actions.
• Managed requests, requirements, and follow-up activities related to the Agency's priority projects.
• Prepared technical inputs and supporting documentation on telecommunications policy, connectivity, digital transformation, and government interoperability.

Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations - ISBG México

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

• Led public affairs and territorial development projects, coordinating public, private, and civil society stakeholders through participatory methodologies.
• Managed strategic partnerships with state and municipal governments, civil society organizations, and key stakeholders to advance peacebuilding, violence prevention, and community development initiatives.
• Designed applied research methodologies and produced strategic analyses integrating qualitative and quantitative evidence to support decision-making on public policy, governance, and social development.

Head of Community Action Design - Secretaría de Gobernación

(2022-01 - 2024-01)

• Led national peacebuilding, social cohesion, and violence-prevention initiatives through cross-sector coordination with government, community, and institutional stakeholders.
• Coordinated interinstitutional engagement among 21 federal agencies and entities, international organizations, and civil society stakeholders to support public policy design and implementation.
• Implemented the Community Resilience Model for the Reconstruction of the Social Fabric with UNDP and supported cooperation with UNODC on Safe Pathways strategies.

Community Development & Program Monitoring Officer - Secretaría de Gobernación

(2021-01 - 2022-01)

• Implemented community development and social cohesion strategies in priority municipalities in Morelos, engaging local stakeholders and public institutions.
• Coordinated training and territorial follow-up with local authorities, community organizations, and participating populations to strengthen community resilience.
• Developed monitoring tools for technical reporting, indicator tracking, and evaluation of intervention results.

Public Affairs & Policy Research Consultant - ISBG México

(2018-01 - 2021-01)

• Conducted applied research and strategic analysis on legislation, public policy, governance, and public affairs for public, private, and civil society clients.
• Produced executive reports, regulatory analyses, and public intelligence products to support strategic decision-making and institutional positioning.
• Monitored legislative and regulatory developments at federal and local levels and supported stakeholder engagement with government, legislative, and private-sector actors.

Master's Degree - Government and Public Affairs - Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Diploma Course - New Scenarios in Latin America and the Caribbean - Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Specialization - International Business - Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Diploma - Reconstruction of the Social Fabric and Culture of Peace - Secretaría de Gobernación

Bachelor's Degree - International Relations - Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México