Alicia Barrios

Researched and supported early-stage concept and communication development for artistic projects, transcribed and translated English–Spanish materials, and managed scheduling and information organization for studio and foundation operations.

Supported strategic and operational growth for an NYC/Honduras nonprofit, coordinating international cross-functional workflows and stakeholder relationships while overseeing regenerative product development and streamlining internal systems for improved efficiency and accountability.

Collaborated with the Mixteca indigenous community on community-led redesigns of public and domestic spaces to support an agro-eco-tourism corridor, balancing cultural preservation with sustainable economic development.

Contributed to brand strategy development for an artisan cooperative in Cochoapa el Grande, supporting positioning of handcrafted textiles and accessories for international markets.

Collaborated on contemporary redesigns of traditional Mexican tools (tortillero and molcajete) that were presented at Zona MACO and Design Wanted, contributing to product design and exhibition preparation.

Trained in Industrial Design with additional coursework in International Relations; prepared in systems thinking, research, and process design for nonprofit and arts contexts.

Studied International Relations as a complementary trunk to the BA program, focusing on cross-cultural and international frameworks relevant to nonprofit work.