With five years at the Trust for the Americas, Karen has actively contributed to projects dedicated to empowering women in vulnerable situations across Mexico. At the Trust for the Americas, Karen has played a role in various initiatives under the POETA Program. Her contributions include leading project operations, supporting project visibility, implementing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and facilitating stakeholder coordination. Karen Castro holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico and a Master's degree in International Development from the University of Edinburgh in the UK. She currently serves as Project Officer for the POETA Program and supports the implementation of the CIMA Project, Empowering Indigenous Peoples through Digital Skills in Canada, and POETA DigiSpark in Mexico.
