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Mariaesmeralda Paguaga Trewin

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Vice President, Strategic Communications & Innovation at Americans for the Arts
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Mariaesmeralda Paguaga Trewin is a results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, and advocacy. As Vice President at Americans for the Arts, she drives transformational change through branding and campaigns. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University.

She is deeply committed to leveraging innovation for social good, a passion that led her to found WeAid. Her career reflects a dedication to empowering communities and promoting peace, with over a decade of experience working with international non-governmental organizations.

She has been awarded the prestigious "Caracol de Plata" for Best Public Service Campaign five times for her work across Latin America.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Strategic Communications & Innovation
Job Level
Senior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Social Impact Innovation
Founded WeAid, an organization dedicated to using creative and innovative solutions to drive social good, community engagement, and meaningful change.
Strategic Communications
Her entire career is built on leading strategic communications, branding, and messaging for non-profits, government agencies, and international organizations.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Vice President, Strategic Communications & Innovation
Americans for the Arts
12-2009
Founder | Chief Strategist & Innovation Director
WeAid
9-2019 - 7-2022
Global Director, Office of Strategic Communications and Special Projects at PeaceTech Lab
United States Institute of Peace
11-2015 - 3-2017
Office of Innovation & Strategy
Pan American Development Foundation
12-2014 - 6-2015
Executive Office of the Mayor - Senior Advisor to the DMHHS - Communications
Government of the District of Columbia
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Americans for the Arts Welcomes New Vice President of Strategic Communications & Innovation. Featured in Americans for the Arts (official website)
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Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Carleton University
Business Administration
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
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