Elisa Cardenas

Support the instruction of the Industrial Chemical Process Research course by guiding students during lectures and practical activities, providing academic support, answering questions, assisting with the evaluation of assignments and projects, and collaborating with the instructor to facilitate course activities.

Currently leading TAQ’BALAM, an Efficient Vehicles Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) Project at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, focused on the design, optimization, and management of energy-efficient vehicle prototypes for international competitions such as Shell Eco-marathon.

Main responsibilities include:
- Strategic and administrative leadership of the project
- Coordination b

Co-leading an R&D initiative focused on microalgae-based pigments and cosmeceutical applications, integrating biotechnology, bioengineering, and sustainable innovation. Involved in photobioreactor design, experimental methodology development, and microalgae processing research.

Supported communications, administrative, and project management activities for ASES Guatemala, an extension of the Stanford ASES organization.

Contributed to outreach and dissemination efforts, supporting content organization and communication strategies to increase project visibility.

Assisted with administrative processes, documentation management, and task coordination, ensuring organized wo

- Co-developing Dollar Time, an early-stage fintech and blockchain-focused startup exploring cryptocurrency consulting, smart contract integration, and AI-assisted digital tools.
- Contributing to the development of frontend and backend solutions, user-oriented digital experiences, and blockchain-based product strategies.
- The project includes AI-supported features designed to help users analyze

Provided full-time, on-site administrative and project management support for the Mujeres en Ingeniería program, an academic initiative within the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, an academic initiative supported by an international government partnership

Supported the coordination and execution of program activities, impacting 500+ in-person participants, through scheduling, documentation man

Completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, a rigorous international academic programme emphasizing critical thinking, research, and interdisciplinary learning. Completed Higher Level coursework in Business Management, Literature, and English B, and Standard Level coursework in Mathematics AA, Biology, and Digital Society.

Conducted an Extended Essay in Biology, integrating biotechnol

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