Honor Society® member
Andres Parraguirre
Research Assistant at CCFP, Center for Child and Family Policy
- International Development Policy
- Class of 2026
- Durham, NC
Member since July 2024
About
I have 11 years of experience in social impact, specializing in project development, training, and consulting. I’ve worked in over 10 countries, particularly in Asia-Pacific and America, with significant experience in Thailand, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and Japan. My journey includes participating in Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus's social enterprise immersion program and working for two years at one of his centers. In 2018, I founded the Foundation for Global Benefit, which has impacted over 5,000 beneficiaries by improving the quality of life for youth and local communities.
I’m a member of global networks like Ashoka, Balloon Latam, and MakeSense and recently joined the U.S. Department of State's Young Leaders of America Initiative (YLAI). I hold a Business Management degree from Universidad Veracruzana, a Global Leadership Diploma from the UN University for Peace, and executive certificates in project management, leadership, and teaching-learning methods.
Volunteering has always been integral to my life, from Boy Scouts to roles as a mentor and judge in initiatives like the UNDP Youth Exchange Program and Canada’s Social Business Creation competition.
Education
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Duke University, School of Public Policy
Master's in International Development Policy
2024 – 2026
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United Nations University for Peace
Diploma in Global Leadership
2018 – 2020
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Universidad Veracruzana
business management
2012 – 2015
Honors and awards
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Dean’s Fellowship
"Offered to those MIDP students who have demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to prosperity for all people"
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Eva Staton Fellowship
"Only given to individuals committed to the prosperity and the development of the Latin American and Caribbean region."
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YLAI Fellowship
"Awarded to young leaders and entrepreneurs from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada who demonstrate a commitment to driving social or economic change in their communities."
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Economy of Francesco Fellow
"Awarded to young economists, entrepreneurs, changemakers, and scholars worldwide who are committed to promoting an economy that serves the common good, inspired by the principles of Pope Francis"
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Policy Development, Civil Service, Academia.
- Graduate school interests
Sustainable development, poverty eradication, inequality reduction
- Outside the classroom
Volleyball, board games, books, hiking, movies and series.
Experience
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Research Assistant
CCFP, Center for Child and Family Policy
Oct 2024 – Dec 2024
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Consultant, social innovation methods
UNFPA
Jun 2022 – Dec 2022
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Founder and Director of Operations
Foundation for the Global Benefit
Jan 2019 – Aug 2024
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Program Officer and Engagement Coordinator
Yunus Center AIT, Bangkok, Thailand
Aug 2016 – Aug 2018
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Internship, fundraising
DSIL, Designing for Social Innovation and Leadership, Bangkok, Thailand
May 2016 – Aug 2016
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internship, content development
DNET, Development Research Network , Dhaka Bangladesh
Mar 2016 – May 2016
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Intern, outreach
University of Hong Kong, Experiential Learning Center
Aug 2015 – Jan 2016
Volunteering
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Ambassador
Ashoka
Jun 2024 – Dec 2024
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Judge
Social Business Creation Competition
Jun 2023
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Innovation Lab Pioneer
United Nations Volunteers
Feb 2016 – Mar 2016
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Leadership Development Mentor
WEDU
Oct 2015 – Mar 2020
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Facilitator
HabilMind
Feb 2014 – May 2014
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Troup sub-leader
boy scouts
Feb 2008 – Sep 2011
Languages
- Spanish Advanced
- English (US) Advanced
- Vietnamese Beginner
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