Paul Cota

I am Paul Cota, a graduate in International Relations and a master's in Regional Studies from the Mora Institute. I have collaborated on development projects with the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and with international NGOs. I have worked in public institutions such as the State Human Rights Commission (CEDH) in Veracruz and the Metropolitan Planning Institute (IMPLAN) in Tijuana.

I have undertaken international stays at the University of Warsaw and the Department of Urban Planning at the University of Illinois.

Over 7 years of experience designing and implementing development projects and analyzing public policies, as well as methodology design and participatory diagnostics in the public, private, and social sectors. He has a Master’s in Regional Studies, with an emphasis on public policy, local governments, and governance. Core strengths include effective communication, scientific research, and negotiation skills. This enables a deep understanding of topics such as international affairs, regional and transborder development, subnational government capacities, and metropolitan governance.

Extensive experience researching spatial and sociopolitical issues such as spatial segregation, multicultural policies, urban social movements, and community development. Strong background in designing and analyzing public policies within public urban planning offices and research centers and designing, implementing, and evaluating development projects in grassroots and international NGOs. Country experience includes Mexico, The United States, Canada, Poland, Indonesia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Jordan, and Paraguay.

(2022) Master's in Regional Studies. Specialization in governance, local governments, and public policy. Dr. José María Luis Mora Research Institute

(2022) International Diploma in Public Policy. Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO) Mexico

(2018) Research Stay. University of Illinois, Department of Urban and Regional Planning

(2017) Bachelor's Degree in International Relations. Autonomous University of Sinaloa / University of Warsaw