Our Team
Carolina Cortes
Director of Operations and Partnerships
Pronouns: She/Her
Email: carolinacortes@uvic.ca
Carolina brings over 16 years of proven success leading high-performing, diverse teams in global non-profits. Her passion for leadership development translates into innovative programs grounded in behavioural science, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Inclusion is a cornerstone of Carolina's leadership philosophy. From crafting leadership initiatives for varied demographics to building bridges across cultures, she thrives in collaborative partnerships and community engagement. Her track record speaks for itself: She's implemented successful EDI strategies across organizations. Her English, Spanish, and French fluency ensures seamless communication across borders.
Carolina's expertise extends beyond programs. With a strong background in operations, HR, finance, and risk management, she has a holistic understanding of organizational success. Her keen eye for shaping strategic direction is complemented by her ability to drive operational excellence, ensuring that strategy is effectively implemented.
Carolina's commitment to continuous improvement is unwavering. She excels at leveraging both qualitative and quantitative data to design impactful programs, measure success, and deliver positive change. This commitment is further evidenced by her Master's degrees in Leadership and Behavioral Science and ongoing certifications in Psychologically Safe Leadership and Diversity & Inclusion.
With gratitude, I live, work and play on the ancestral lands of the Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) and Lkwungen (Songhees), who shared traditional land resources with neighbouring families of Scia’new (Beecher Bay), T’Sou-ke (Sooke) Nations, and many others.