Maria Virginia Avila

Secretary of State of Foreign and Business affairs

Government of Tucuman Argentina

Argentina
vavilaserie@gmail.com
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I am a multi-lingual Argentine Economist, with over 15-years experience in international business development for the private and public sector. Experienced in export promotion, negotiating tariff conditions for entry into foreign markets, developing strategic partnerships, managing projects, giving presentations and organising trade fair events. Most recently I was part of an Argentine technical team that negotiated Generalized Preference System (GPS) terms with the United States Government over strawberry imports. Recognized by the Organizations of American States under the Americas Competitiveness Exchange program for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Currently I work in triple helix activities: Public + Private + Academia Secretary of State of foreign and business affairs at the government of Tucumán, Argentina. International negotiations and representative of the international public politics of the province. We strengthen the knowledge-based economy of the province. International business development consultant for private enterprises to enter in new markets and CLIMATE CHANGE consultancy at Re-forest, start-up carbon credit compensation program. Professor of International Negotiations at the Master degree in foreign trade at UNT Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Multilateral organization: OAS- Organization of American States USA – Ambassador of the ACE program on Innovation and competitiveness.
Today we stand in the middle of a monumental technological revolution that promises to redefine the fabric of our society. As Tucuman embarks into this journey to the future, it is imperative that we acknowledge the pivotal role that women have in shaping this new technological era. In order to generate more growth, it is important that we create more opportunities for women in the workforce. We need to tap into the undiscovered and unappreciated potential that women have, as it is key to creating economic growth in this new historical chapter. For this mission, in 2021 I cocreated a workshop to encourage female leadership and empowerment in various social sectors (such as housewives, business women, academic researchers and employees in general, among others). The following year, we succeeded in upgrading the workshop up to university level. Finally, last year, together with ACE female participants we achieved internationalization. The opportunities ACE creates in achieving academic and research support has profoundly enhanced my mission. Moreover, thanks to ACE, I have been able to strengthen the path of women in science, helping them by generating international relations and supporting their expansion. Furthermore, my focus is on improving biotechnological development by working hand in hand with multiple startups in my region who better the citizens living standards by caring for the environment and developing more sustainable production methods.
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