Gloria Chamorro

Mental Health specialist, specialized in conflict resolution, transitional justice and peace-building processes.

My background includes the strengthening of youth leadership for the defense of human rights and the promotion of democracy with a culture of peace approach, social prevention of gender-based violence, and trauma rehabilitation. Member of the professional association of Psychologists of Costa Rica. CPPCR. Cod. 10652. - United Nations University Alumni, generation 2022 -

My professional experience extends to managing development projects in the public and private sectors to accelerate progress on the SDGs, as well as merging higher education, public policy, and human rights. Throughout my career, I have worked with different social groups: young activists alliances, political leadership, political exiles and expatriates, indigenous communities, and human rights activists.

In addition, my experience also includes addressing sexual crimes against minors, rights in family law, and human trafficking. Psychologist, Master's degree in Conflict Resolution, Peace, and Development at the United Nations University, Specialist in Mental Health from the University of Costa Rica, UCR. Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Universidad Centroamericana, UCA.  

Background in conflict transformation, mediation, and transitional justice regarding human rights violations, by the Ministry of Justice from the Government of Spain. 

Wide experience in leadership management, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and creating mental health professional content for media.

Mi experiencia laboral se central en la formación, capacitación, coaching y atención de primeros auxilios psicologicos  como Especialista en Negociación, Diálogo y Acción No Violenta. Mi enfoque principal se centra en fortalecer los liderazgos en toda la región latinoamericana, con el objetivo de defender los derechos humanos, influir en la política y fomentar la democracia, bajos los principios de una cultura de la paz.

When we talk about peace, we talk about empathy, dignity, positive leadership, respect for human rights, the ability to see beyond oneself and integrate the different perspectives, visions and interests of others in our own mission.

I'm going to build the world I want, building myself, with resilience, courage and the strength to move forward in the face of difficulties and threats, as opportunities, building a more dignified, inclusive world, where despite our differences, our past or our origins, we are all heard.

The University For Peace - UN Mandated leaves me much more than I expected. Much more than a Master's Degree. More than friends. More than mentors. It leaves me to start to know myself and to build myself, to build peace.