Mariel Palomino

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.