Hi, I'm Elsie 👋

I'm a Peruvian practitioner based in Copenhagen. I work at the intersection of decolonial thinking, editorial direction, and strategy. I help mission-driven teams unlock insights, craft bold narratives, and raise the capital that makes real change possible. I'm the Editor of UNTOLD.ink, an independent magazine on decoloniality, AI ethics, and futures design. I co-funded & run SurGlobal, a Latin American nonprofit democratizing knowledge. Available for consulting on aligned work.

Current work

SurGlobal is a nonprofit start-up where decolonial thinking, design, and sustainability meet to educate, create democratized learning communities, and foster responsible innovation. We work remotely to improve people's opportunities in the Global South, offering a range of initiatives that include in-person and online events, educational courses, publications, and consultancy. We welcome all cultures and perspectives into our events and activities.

Background

I was the Head of LATAM & Program Manager at Design Matters. There, I designed, and organized conferences about digital design. I also wrote for and served as the Editor of a magazine, strategized and created content for web and social media, all while securing funding for the Latin American programs.

Work in Peru while working at CARE

At CARE, I took the role of Fundraising & Comms. Director. I was a member of the Executive Team, and of the Board of Directors in representation of the staff. I led organizational change by merging the Communications and Fundraising departments, all while drafting and executing a new brand strategy, targeting funding from the private sector, in addition to managing institutional funding, and coordinating our participation in multiple national and international projects, like Girl Rising (here's an article about it).

At a human settlement, working with TECHO.org

I played a pivotal role in the inception of TECHO.org, one of the largest youth and south-to-south organizations in LATAM fighting poverty. I served in several roles, and the last was in leadership, as the CEO for the Peruvian chapter.

Carved paper works

As an artist, I’ve illustrated best-selling children’s books, organized street interventions, curated art exhibitions, developed a sustainable jewelry line, hosted papercutting workshops, among other initiatives.

I studied Political Science and hold diplomas in Human Rights (Inter-American System) and Corporate Social Responsibility. I have over 10 years in international cooperation and social development across Latin America, and 8 years in Europe as a consultant in strategic project design, management, fundraising, public relations, and content design (copy and graphic).

My interests revolve around sustainability, innovation, futures design, creativity, and how these can become catalysts for community development and building better forms of participation and governance. I'm driven to work with teams that create regenerative impact for people and the planet.

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