Mariel Palomino

Partnerships Specialist , World Bank Group

Washington D.C., United States

Experienced international development professional specializing in donor relations, partnerships, resource mobilization, and social inclusion. Strong background in monitoring environmental and social safeguards and mobilizing financing to advance equitable and sustainable outcomes. Skilled in project management, policy analysis, and strategy development.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
  • Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

Mariel Palomino is an experienced professional specializing in international development, global health, and corporate responsibility. Currently a Donor Relations Specialist at the World Bank Group’s Global Financing Facility (GFF), she supports donor engagement and resource mobilization efforts.

Her background includes roles with international financial institutions, focusing on social inclusion and stakeholder engagement. She has also worked on urban resilience and climate change adaptation, supporting local communities in strengthening disaster preparedness. Mariel has significant experience building strategic partnerships across sectors, collaborating with UN agencies, private sector companies, and civil society organizations to advance global development goals.

In addition to her current role, Mariel has contributed to strategic partnerships at the United Nations Foundation, worked on resource mobilization at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and facilitated cross-border partnerships at the Mexican Embassy in Canada.

Mariel’s previous experience also includes corporate responsibility at PVH Corp. and policy advocacy at Save the Children USA. Fluent in Spanish and English, with conversational skills in French and Mandarin, Mariel is dedicated to driving sustainable and impactful change in global development.

Education:

I hold a Master of Public Administration with a specialization in International Policy from New York University (2019) and a Bachelor’s in International Business from Monterrey Institute of Technology (2013). I also completed a semester abroad in International Finance at the International University of Monaco (2012) and earned a Certificate in International Law and Organizations from American University (2013). I am fluent in Spanish and English, conversational in French and Mandarin, and have elementary proficiency in Arabic.

Affiliations and Achievements:

Leadership roles in global networks, including Global Shapers World Economic Forum, China and Shanghai Women Leadership Network.
•Project Associate, E-learning Program, Ek Kadam Aur Foundation for Education and Health, India and Nepal
•Project Assistant, Women Income Generation Program, Microcredit/Microfinance Initiative, Nepal
•Tseng Hin Pei Charity Fund Volunteer, Alternative Learning Educational Program, China
•Volunteer Leader, UNESCO Heritage Renovation Program, Morelos and Chiapas, Mexico
•Volunteer, World Bank Youth Summit 2025- New Horizons: Youth-Led Innovation for a Livable Planet, Washington DC

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  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
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Years of Experience:

5-10 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese

Nationality:

Mexico

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