Thunderbird Project in Mexico

I’m off to my next adventure!  While I was a student at Thunderbird, I always wanted to participate in a Thunderbird Emerging Markets Laboratory (TEM Lab).  Lucky for me, Thunderbird was looking for strong Spanish speakers for the project in Mexico!  I will be working as an independent consultant with a team of Thunderbird students for 6 weeks.

About our project: Our client is CIMMYT, an international organization focused on corn and wheat productivity.  We will be making recommendations for a public-private partnership.  This project requires a deep understanding of the complex partnerships in the agricultural industry of Mexico.  We will be holding personal meetings with many of the stakeholders to help us develop the most beneficial recommendations.  Public-private partnerships are receiving a lot of attention in Mexico because they are currently being integrated into the legal system.   

Who are the consultants? We are a diverse bunch!  3 Americans, 1 Colombian, and 1 Mexican.  Our expertise areas include finance, accounting, marketing, and project management.  All of us have experience working in Latin America.

This week we we’ve been researching and preparing a presentation for Thunderbird faculty and staff about our project.  We’ll be departing for Mexico City on Saturday morning.  Stay tuned for more updates!

Yours Truly, Julie G