Cecilia Diaz
@ceciliadiaz
Bilingual communications strategist and writer focused on legal marketing, fintech, education, cultural diversity & thought leadership.
What I'm looking for
I’m a bilingual communications and content professional with experience across consulting, legal marketing, business development, and editorial strategy. Over the years, I’ve worked with companies, law firms, and business leaders helping them turn complex ideas into clear, engaging content that connects with people.
My work has included corporate communications, strategic writing, newsletters, research, interviews, and thought leadership content across industries like fintech, education, legal services, and digital transformation. I enjoy translating complex topics into content that feels useful, human, and easy to understand.
Outside the corporate world, I’m also the author of Los Exploradores del Saber, a children’s book that later evolved into a cultural exchange initiative focused on diversity, education, and global learning experiences for students. That project strengthened my interest in storytelling with social impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead production of fintech newsletters covering digital payments, financial innovation and market trends across Latin America. Research and translate complex industry developments into thought leadership content for fintech, banking and consulting audiences. Grew the newsletter to 500+ executive subscribers and produced 40+ editions in under one year.
Founder & Program Director
Los Exploradores del Saber
Dec 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Designed and implemented a 6-week educational program delivered in Mexico, Peru, and Africa, including user guides, session manuals, and interactive modules. Authored the children’s novel “Los Exploradores del Saber” and built documentation for teachers and moderators to run pilots with NGOs and schools.
Content Writer
LexLatin
Dec 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years)
Produced legal and business content for executive audiences across Latin America, simplifying complex regulatory topics into accessible business-focused narratives. Managed research, interviews and SEO optimization under tight editorial deadlines, improving clarity and accessibility for non-technical readers.
Marketing Director
Avahlegal
Aug 2012 - Oct 2014 (2 years 2 months)
Prepared relevant informational material (submissions) to maintain and enhance the firm's positioning in the legal international rankings (Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, etc.).
Developed compelling content for the firm’s informational materials and the Webpage.
Managed the marketing budget for publications, affiliations and networking events.
Developed and implemented one of the firm’s first marketing plans for associates, including direct and indirect business development initiatives. Increased lawyer participation in marketing activities, strengthened positioning as subject matter experts and supported billable marketing-hour incentives tied to performance goals.
Marketing Assistant
https://lega.law/
Mar 2007 - May 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Coordinated the production of the Flash Legal Report to enhance industry awareness.
Fostered professional connections through event coordination and cultivated relationships with binational chambers, academic organizations, and media outlets.
Writer
https://www.legis.com.co/
Jun 2005 - Feb 2007 (1 year 8 months)
Generated engaging content for the legal newspaper Ámbito Jurídico.
Authored articles and generated content for the daily newsletter Legisnews.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Asuntos Digitales
Marketing & BD for Legal Firms, Marketing for Legal Firms
2023 -
Completed a program on Marketing & Business Development for legal firms with Asuntos Digitales in Madrid (2023).
Asuntos Digitales
Marketing & Business Development for Legal Firms, Marketing & Business Development
2023 -
Completed a Marketing & Business Development for Legal Firms program with Asuntos Digitales in Madrid.
CIAP
Diploma in Marketing & Business Development, Marketing & Business Development
Earned a Diploma in Marketing & Business Development through CIAP in Caracas.
CIAP, Caracas
Diploma in Marketing & Business Development, Marketing & Business Development
Completed a diploma in Marketing & Business Development at CIAP in Caracas.
Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Law Degree, Law
Earned a law degree from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Venezuela.
Fordham University
Academy for the Advancement of Women in Law, Women in Law
2023 -
Attended the Academy for the Advancement of Women in Law at Fordham University (2023).
Tech stack
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Availability
Location
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