Berenice Valencia Flores
Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability And Public Affairs Expert
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a strong commitment to sustainability, fundraising strategy, corporate responsibility, public affairs, public health, and program development. Demonstrated leadership and exceptional communication skills foster organizational success and enhance problem-solving capabilities. Proven track record in building strategic partnerships and optimizing resources to effectively drive mission objectives forward. Passionate about creating impactful solutions that align with organizational goals and community needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Head of Sustainability and Foundation
AXA Mexico
07.2022 - Current
- Served as Executive Director of AXA Mexico Foundation, managing 40 value-added projects on health, social art, climate change, safe mobility, and emergency response.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Corporate Responsibility (CR) strategy in line with business priorities and public policy objectives.
- Complied with AXA's Group CR and Sustainability strategy for Mexico, such as Sustainability Governance, Sustainability Index, Environmental Report (energy usage, waste generation, and recycling), Community Investment Survey, Sustainable Investments Goals, Sustainable Risk Analysis (TCFD-TNFD/IFSR), and Procurement Policies (Ecovadis).
- Developed sustainability underwriting initiatives in collaboration with other national and international professionals.
Sustainability Procurement Officer for AXA Group
AXA Group/GO
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Established and improved global (27 entities) sustainability practices for suppliers of general goods and services through sustainability procurement guidelines.
- Implemented a global due diligence process on ESG in regard to European regulation: CSRD, CS3D, modern slavery, digital accessibility.
- Drafted and negotiated sustainability clauses, RFP grids, reports, codes of ethics, and standards.
- Responsible for inclusive and innovative spending at a group level.
Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Deputy
AXA Mexico
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve product placements, and reduce accident incidence and costs.
- Lobbied with chambers of commerce for the Environment, Health, and P&C.
Adviser on Policy Issues and Risk Analysis
Head of the Office, Mexican Ministry of Public Education
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Delivered risk analysis counseling to decision makers to attend unions, universities, and advocacy groups.
Social Communication Director of Higher Education
Ministry of Public Education
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed internal and external communications in crisis situations.
- Created and implemented internal and external communication.
Political Analyst Deputy Director
Mexican Presidency Staff
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Identified trends in Mexican policies and economics to assist the government with key decision-making.
Director for International Academic Cooperation
Institute for Social Security for State Workers (ISSSTE)
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Strengthening bonds between ISSSTE and international agencies or universities in order to train state workers in health and social security issues.
Education
MBA - Environmental Management
ULA
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Political Science
El Colegio De Mexico
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
CIDE
Skills
Sustainability framework and governance
Business strategy development
Corporate responsibility management
Fundraising
Political analysis on environment and health
Commitment to learning perspectives
Professional Training
- Diploma on Chief Sustainability Officer 5.0, BIVA 2024
- Diploma on Sustainable Finance, ITAM 2023
- Diploma on Public Health on National Institute For Public Health, 2018
- Diploma on Global Health, Harvard, 2013
- Diploma on Public Health, Harvard, 2013
- Academic Exchange in Political Science Studies, Sciences Po Paris, 2012
Timeline
Sustainability Procurement Officer for AXA Group
AXA Group/GO
09.2024 - 02.2025
Head of Sustainability and Foundation
AXA Mexico
07.2022 - Current
Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Deputy
AXA Mexico
01.2019 - 06.2022
Adviser on Policy Issues and Risk Analysis
Head of the Office, Mexican Ministry of Public Education
01.2018 - 05.2018
Social Communication Director of Higher Education
Ministry of Public Education
06.2016 - 12.2017
Political Analyst Deputy Director
Mexican Presidency Staff
07.2015 - 05.2016
Director for International Academic Cooperation
Institute for Social Security for State Workers (ISSSTE)
08.2013 - 06.2015
MBA - Environmental Management
ULA
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Political Science
El Colegio De Mexico
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
CIDE
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