Valentina Montenegro
Bogotá
Summary
Dedicated researcher interested in audiovisual tools, with a proven track record in qualitative research and vulnerability analysis. Experience in developing participative and visual methodologies with indigenous communities, enhancing environmental and territorial diagnostics. Skilled in producing impactful audiovisual materials, showcasing achievements in environmental justice and fieldwork innovation without relying on numerical data.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher in Grup "Climate Justice and Carbon".
Javeriana University
11.2024 - Current
- Development of qualitative methodologies planned in several workshops with the indigenous community in the 'Selva de Mataven-Vichada' reservation, in order to carry out an environmental diagnosis of the territory.
- Production of audiovisual materials to conducting ethnographic fieldwork and organizing international workshops.
- Assisting in the production of a documentary made in Piaroa, the indigenous native langue.
Communications Consultant
Corpocampo NGO
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed comprehensive materials during the COP16 of Biodiversity held in Cali, Colombia.
- Covered the importance of reforestation in the Amazon with non-timber forest products. I took photos and videos and conducted interviews with several important audiences for rural conservation.
- I learned a lot about using social media to disseminate environmental information in a more user-friendly way.
Junior Researcher
Grad. Inst. of International & Development Studies
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Project “Counting Carbon: the shaping of low-carbon landscapes and environmental justice in Colombia".
- Accompany team members to conduct fieldwork with indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon and attended international carbon market conferences.
- Analysis of colombian press media and the discourse it uses to describe conflicts related to "Carbon Credits".
Research Assistant
Universidad Del Rosario
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps on deforestation in the amazon region.
- Designed participatory methodologies that rural communities could use to identify the conflicts and territorial transformations they are going through without the need for an external mediator.
- Worked as a community manager.
- Learned about field work in complex territories and the vocation of "action without harm."
Education
Practical Course - Film And Video Production
Zona Cinco, School of Cinema
Bogotá, Colombia01-2025
Master Of Social Studies - Social Sciences
Universidad Del Rosario
Bogotá, Colombia10-2024
Bacherlor in Anthropology - Cultural Anthropology
Universidad Del Rosario
Bogotá, Colombia12-2022
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Documentation and reporting
- Fieldwork experience
- Attention to detail
- Effective multitasking
- Qualitative research
- Vulnerability analysis
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Researcher in Grup "Climate Justice and Carbon".
Javeriana University
11.2024 - Current
Communications Consultant
Corpocampo NGO
08.2024 - 10.2024
Junior Researcher
Grad. Inst. of International & Development Studies
02.2024 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
Universidad Del Rosario
08.2022 - 11.2023
Practical Course - Film And Video Production
Zona Cinco, School of Cinema
Master Of Social Studies - Social Sciences
Universidad Del Rosario
Bacherlor in Anthropology - Cultural Anthropology
Universidad Del Rosario
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