Jesús Silva-Elizalde is a dynamic Research Fellow at the US-Mexico Foundation in Washington, D.C., where he specializes in identifying and promoting relocation opportunities in Latin America, with a keen focus on nearshoring and workforce development initiatives. He plays a pivotal role in facilitating strategic discussions and content creation to navigate and advocate for economic development, innovation, and entrepreneurship within Mexico’s economic landscape. Prior to his current role, Jesús served as a Policy Research and Intelligence Analyst at the Office for the Implementation of the USMCA, Mexican Embassy, where he contributed significantly to policy opportunities, strategic alliances, and intelligence tools that bolstered Mexico-US trade relations. His academic credentials include a Master in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, enhanced by certifications in Evaluating Social Programs (MITx) and Regional Trade Agreements (Inter-American Development Bank), among others. Jesús’s expertise is backed by a rich background in policy analysis, strategic content creation, and the development of analytical tools aimed at economic and public sector innovation.