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Valeria ARGUELLO CASTRO

Ph.D.
Professional background
Expert in AI governance and global digital policy with a decade of experience bridging public service, academia, and civil society. Currently Research Coordinator at the Ecuadorian Center for AI Governance (civil society), developing ethical frameworks and multistakeholder initiatives. Former Secretary of Ecuador's Multisectoral AI Committee and Director of Emerging Technologies, architecting national AI policy with deep knowledge of regulatory sandboxes. As a Political Science Ph.D. and international lecturer, I bring demonstrated expertise in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and navigating complex scenarios, achieving results in advisory roles for policymakers, diplomatic missions, and international election observation. Active member of UNESCO's Women4EthicalAI network.