Equitable Leadership Program is a program created to enhance the leadership of Ecuadorians from the professional practice of equity and inclusion. This is the first free program created by national and international experts in collaboration with Inspira Ecuador of the Embassy and Consulate of the United States in Ecuador.
People who successfully complete the program will receive a professional certificate issued by an Ecuadorian Higher Education Institution.
It's time to bet on creativity and innovation and move our country forward, exercising fair and inclusive leadership!
Equitable Leadership Program - 2nd Edition
Today's world demands understanding better ways to collaborate and become a woman. Equitable Leader! If you are a woman living in Ecuador, apply to win a full scholarship in this hybrid program created by national and international experts, Ambassadors of Team Matilde.
In this edition we will have a hybrid modality, so you must:
- Comply with each of the levels in our virtual platform
- Attend face-to-face classes in Guayaquil 5 times (one day of each week of the month of April and the first week of May)
People who successfully complete the program will receive a professional certificate issued by the Tecnológico Universitario ARGOS, headquarters in Guayaquil where the face-to-face classes will be taught.
In this edition, the Equitable Leadership Program will have the support of the Guayaquil Mayor's Office for Women. It is the first Directorate for Women at the country level, and which was born in a pandemic context, for the implementation of projects with a gender approach. One of its programs has been recognized by UNICEF
Our scholarship holders, mentors and Team Matilde Ambassadors will be able to receive a variety of gifts from Inspira Ecuador, Team Matilde and our sponsors. In addition to some additional prizes once the program is completed.
Program Creators
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Jodie Padilla, José Sagarnaga and Carmen Padilla are responsible for creating this specialized training in equity and inclusion. They are international speakers, university professors and have had the opportunity to work in the public and private sectors, NGOs and civil society organizations.
With a strong bond of academic training and scientific research in the United States, they created this program to provide their scholars with the best practices on their way to becoming promoters of equity and inclusion.
Experts of the 2nd Edition
Francisco Corma
Spanish expert in management, creator of the Innovation Canvas. Doctor from the Jaume I University of Castellón. Master in technological innovation by INEDE.
Sophia Castaneda
Ecuadorian fashion specialist, image consultant and radio host with Cuty Ycaza and Andrea Rendón, in the space "Aquí para todos" on radio I99 (98.9 FM).
Vivianne Almeida
She chairs the first Directorate for Women (Mayor's Office of Guayaquil) of a municipality in Ecuador. Previously, he was Manager of Plan Internacional Guayas.
Marcelo Rojas
He is Founder of Capacítate Ecuador, Executive Director of AJE Ecuador and Co-director of Startup Grind Guayaquil. He has worked in the direction of Communication and Strategic Relations at ÉPICO.
Carol Obando
Director of Carol Obando International Center for Psychology, NLP and Coaching. Master in strategic brief therapy and coach in Neurolinguistic Programming, certified in the USA.
Cesar Freire
Doctor in Strategic Business Administration, Economist. Extensive experience in the Public and Private Sector, expert in the evaluation of Private and Social projects, in statistics and finance.
Joseph Sagarnaga
Clinical Assistant Professor, Wilbur Business Department and Ann Powers College of Business, Clemson University. President of the International Team of the Governor of Oklahoma, USA.
Bianca Benavidez
Founder of The Leaders Ecuador. Commercial Engineer, Master Practitioner in NLP and Executive Coach with International Qualification || Business Coaching School with the endorsement of the UEES.
Monserratt Bustamante
Doctor in Legal and Social Sciences, University of Cádiz. Academic Vice Chancellor of the ARGOS Higher Technological Institute and Full Professor of the University of Espiritu Santo Specialties.
Cynthia Roman
Engineer in International Business Management. Master in economics. Master in Innovation for Business Development. Specialist in Formulation and Evaluation of Corporate Projects.
Carmen Padilla
Doctor in Strategic Business Administration. Director of the Research and Innovation Institute INECEM, UCSG. Professor affiliated with the Harvard Business School Competitiveness Network.
Jodie Padilla
Founder of Team Matilde. Leader Inspires in Guayaquil the alumni community of the Embassy and Consulate of the United States in Ecuador. Member of the World Economic Forum Network.
Conference: "Culture of Innovation"
All people who applied or who have not yet applied but are interested in participating in the 2nd Edition of the Equitable Leadership Program, are invited to attend the International Webinar with the participation of PhD. Francisco Corma from Spain, who will tell us about the importance of applying Equitable Leadership.
The broadcast was made from Team Matilde's YouTube Channel