Latin American and Caribbean Region
Deyanira Murga, Co-Chair
International Security Consultant, Cerberus Consulting
Isabel Carneiro, Co-Chair
President (HECFAA) - Programs Chair, Executive Women at State Contract Specialist in the Bureau of Consular Affairs
Sandy Perez Rousseau, Co-Chair
Labor Attaché to Mexico at U.S. Department of Labor
Outreach and Program Coordinator - Vacant
Events Coordinator - Vacant
Communications Liaison - Vacant
Mission
The Latin American & Caribbean Region working group will assist WCAPS participants in providing high quality training and educational opportunities along with opportunities to exchange ideas. We aim to assist the Promulgation of guidelines, standards and ethical conduct. WCAPS Latin America & Caribbean Region working group will pursue and maintain strategic alliances with relevant organizations to enhance the effectiveness of WCAPS-Latin & Caribbean volunteer leadership and assisting in the continued strength of the working group.
Purpose
Maintain mentorship programs that enhance women's capacity to mitigate peace, security and crime related risks in Latin America and the Caribbeans.
Assist women in achieving goals in peace and security within all aspects of the securities disciplines.
Assist the Promulgation of guidelines, standards and ethical conduct.
Goals
Advance women of color in leadership roles in the fields of peace, peace security and conflict transformation.
Provide a platform devoted to women of color that cultivates a strong voice and network for its members.
Provide a space encouraging mentorships and partnerships.
Events
Webinars
Colombia in Crisis: How did we get here? / Colombia en Crisis: ¿Como Ilegamos Aqui?
Moving Forward: How the Biden-Harris Administration Should Engage the Latinx Community
The Latino Vote is Not a Monolith: Analyzing the Cuban American Vote in the 2020 Elections