NATALIA CORTES

I am a trans-disciplinary, cross-cultural UX designer and researcher with 11 years of global experience. My background in social sciences, international relations, business, and tech allows me to expertly analyze cultures and behaviors, define problems, and guide decisions toward impactful solutions. I specialize in design, product strategy, and UX research, combining both qualitative and quantitative methods. I leverage AI tools to enhance research, drive innovation, and deliver human-centered, sustainable products with a focus on social impact.

INTERNATIONAL BACKGROUND

I am a global citizen who has lived in 10 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas.

I speak 5 languages fluently: English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. I can also speak some German and Japanese.

I possess a diverse range of experience garnered from working in various industries within the Corporate World, including Marketing, Sales, Product Development and the Non profit world working in Human rights, Social impact, Innovation, International Development, and Project Management.

These collective experiences have equipped me with invaluable skills and insights that enable me to adapt and thrive across different sectors and effectively manage myself in diverse professional settings.

Global Village for Future Leaders and Industry. University of Lehigh, Pennsylvania.

In addition, I have actively participated in International Programs and fellowships in the United States and Asia, amplifying my professional development and fostering expansive networking opportunities. This experiences have equipped me with valuable skills and insights that enable me to thrive in diverse professional environments.

A few years ago, I made the decision to transition into the field of technology and I moved to Silicon Valley to become a UX Designer/Researcher and Design Strategist.

I am an avid pursuer of lifelong learning, consistently expanding my expertise and displaying exceptional aptitude in rapidly grasping new concepts.

i was once the ceo of a non-profit

Founding and leading InnoSocial Colombia, a non-profit organization in my home country, has been an incredibly fulfilling and privileged experience. It allowed me to directly collaborate with marginalized communities on the outskirts of Bogota, Colombia, making it the highlight of my career.

InnoSocial Colombia's mission centered around five core pillars: innovation, peace, inclusion, reconciliation, and entrepreneurship. We were dedicated to fostering leadership and technological development within extremely impoverished communities.

Operating in a nation that endured a 60-year-long conflict, our organization was committed to promoting integration among diverse social actors, including individuals affected by the war and those transitioning into civilian life. With a strong commitment to creating social impact, we implemented transformative projects that harnessed the power of technology to empower individuals and communities facing socio-economic challenges.

Additionally, we worked collaboratively with students and young entrepreneurs to broaden our influence. Our emphasis was on nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and offering valuable resources such as education, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

We had different educational projects with a group of volunteers from South America in Altos de Cazucá, a community located in the outskirts of Bogota, 2016