Karina Velazquez

Consultant

Karina is an experienced public policy professional specializing in economics, higher education, and government affairs.

With a master’s in public policy and economics from the University of Toronto, she focuses on strategy, implementation, and process redesign in higher education and health consulting. Her international experience includes working with clients in Canada, Spain, Australia, and Costa Rica to foster trade and business relationships. Leveraging her diverse background, Karina excels at helping clients navigate complex challenges and implement effective solutions.

Influential work

Working with a U15 Canadian university on a three-year transformation project to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative services

Conducted process redesigns at a U15 Canadian university for services such as HR, Facilities, Finance, and IT

Developed market reports for the Government of Canada on the aerospace, smart mobility and cleantech sectors in Spain to critically assess and evaluate various Canadian companies’ business opportunities in the Spanish market

Co-managed a research project for the Consulate General of Costa Rica in Toronto on Canadian-Costa Rican government relations and Latino representation in Toronto legislatively and socially

Managed a team of 15 undergraduate students at the University of Toronto to select, edit, and publish papers in various undergraduate academic research journals
Served as a key aide for the NATO summit in Madrid of 2022

Outside of Nous

Before joining Nous, Karina worked with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) in the Southeast Asia and Oceania division as an analyst. Prior to joining that division, Karina was stationed in Madrid during her time with the Trade Commissioner Service. She also has experience working for the government of Costa Rica.

In her spare time...

Karina is working towards her tea sommelier certification with the Tea Association of Canada (TAC). You will also find her traveling around the globe and planning her adventures around the best cuisine in the region.