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Catalina Villagra Palacios
Quality Assurance Expert
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With more than 25 years of experience, I combine a strategic vision of marketing and business administration with advanced specialization in quality assessment and certification in higher education (UNIR). My focus is on transforming institutional processes into standards of academic excellence that have a real impact on teaching performance.

Key Milestones and Competencies:

- Accreditation and Quality: I have successfully led the accreditation and reaccreditation of more than 20 academic programs across various disciplines. I am a Certified Auditor for ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards, integrating continuous improvement into the organizational DNA.

- Research and Faculty Development: I recently completed my master’s thesis on the impact of quality certifications on teaching performance, offering a critical perspective on the human factor in accreditation processes.

- Academic Management and Teaching: Solid experience as an academic coordinator, thesis advisor, and instructor (in-person and online) on platforms such as Moodle, Blackboard, and Canvas.

- Strategic Project Leadership: Expert in leading complex projects using Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, and Scrum methodologies, ranging from telecommunications product launches to administrative contracting and new business management.

My goal is to bridge the gap between administrative efficiency and academic excellence, ensuring that institutions not only meet standards.

catalina.villagra@gmail.com