Isabella Cardenas
@isabellacardenas
I build scalable operations, partnerships, and growth programs across the US and Mexico.
MexicoWhat I'm looking for
Bilingual (ES/EN) Project & Partnerships Manager with 5+ years of cross-border experience delivering high-growth initiatives across startups, hospitality, CPG, and social impact in the US and Mexico. Proven expertise steering multi-market programs from zero to scale, aligning agile startup operations with corporate communications, and managing cross-functional teams across Marketing, Product, and Philanthropy. Track record of building 200+ partner ecosystems, directing creator-led sales campaigns, and translating complex operational data into executive KPI dashboards that drive brand expansion and measurable impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program & Operations Lead
Tacombi Foundation
Apr 2023 - Aug 2026 (3 years 4 months)
Served as the direct execution partner to executive leadership across high-growth initiatives, market expansion, capital raising, and cross-functional operations spanning the US and Mexico.
Program & Talent Manager
UNNA
Jul 2021 - Jul 2023 (2 years)
Directed growth, partner alignment, and operations for a high-velocity digital creator and ambassador ecosystem.
Operations & Strategy Associate
Tacombi Foundation
Apr 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years)
Drove geographic scaling by executing 14+ commercial and strategic partnerships, expanding presence into 3 new regional markets within 24 months.
Operations Consultant
Casa del Migrante El Refugio
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 (6 months)
Built and operationalized comprehensive organizational guides and workflows, driving staff implementation and introducing structured execution to legacy operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad América Latina
Master's in International Marketing, International Marketing
Pursuing a Master's in International Marketing, expected completion in 2027.
Google Project Management Professional Certificate, Project Management
Pursuing the Google Project Management Professional Certificate, expected completion in 2026.
ITESO, Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
2016 - 2020
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from ITESO, Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara from 2016 to 2020.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
MexicoAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
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