Elia Mendoza is a prominent leader in the field of Educational Innovation at Tecnológico de Monterrey. She has over 20 years of experience in designing innovative techno-pedagogical models, creating both physical and digital learning environments. She specializes in the implementation of advanced educational strategies and the use of pedagogical trends such as extended experiences, artificial intelligence, and game-based learning.

As a leader in instructional design for innovative learning environments, Elia has played a crucial role in strategic initiatives at Tec de Monterrey, most notably her involvement in the implementation of the Tec21 Model, which transforms the educational experience. Additionally, she is a professor in the Educational Innovation program and a master's thesis advisor in the School of Humanities at the same institute.

Elia Mendoza holds key certifications in the digital education field, such as course design in digital learning environments under the EC0366 standard by CONOCER and the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric Application certification, ensuring quality in digital environments. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Technology from Tecnológico de Monterrey and a Bachelor's degree in Pedagogy from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL).