Bárbara Freire

Generation / Generación:
Generation 4 (2024-2025)
País / Country:
Chile
Status:
Alumni
has built a professional career within institutions dedicated to science and technology, including the former National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICYT) and currently the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation (MinCiencia) in Chile. Her work has focused on multisectoral relations, with a particular emphasis on protocol, which has enabled her to collaborate extensively with international organizations, diplomatic corps, high-level government authorities, and both national and international scientific communities. Academically, she holds a broad and diverse educational background from various national institutions, specializing in Public Relations, Public Policy and Development Strategies, International Relations and Foreign Policy, State Protocol, and Corporate Public Affairs. She also holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Political Science. Currently, she serves as the Head of Citizen Participation and Public Relations at the Science and Society Division of MinCiencia, Government of Chile.