Carlos’s most prominent weakness is his inability to talk about his strengths, so I’m writing this for him. This is Tessi, Carlos's wife.

Carlos rarely acts in his own interest, focusing instead on helping others fulfill their dreams with his innovative ideas.

He is from Quito, Ecuador. As the firstborn to young parents, he faced complex situations in a crisis-ridden country, developing a resilience that keeps him steady, even in the most stressful situations.

He excelled in school across various countries.

Following his dad’s diplomatic career, he grew up in Uruguay, Switzerland and Argentina where he faced his father’s death.

But Carlos is strong, adapts, and overcomes.

We met when he was studying a double degree at LSE and Peking University, with an excellence scholarship from his home country.

He was a nerd in the class, but the good kind of nerd, getting excellent grades and prizes while helping others along the way. That's how we met.

When he does something, he does it with more than 100% involvement, organizing people to learn from one another. This because Carlos embodies authenticity, excelling in emotional intelligence, social finesse, and street smarts.

His ability to see opportunities amid challenges and his love for people truly define his character.

Fast forward, we married and moved to Ecuador. There, he served his country by advising the Minister of Health, taking on the role of Red Cross CEO and finding his passion for education with his unique style, going the extra mile, getting internships, graduate programs and conferences for his students, doing a program at Harvard with Marshall Ganz, and supporting me advance in my career.

But, with Ecuador becoming unsafe, I wanted to return to Europe. After some thought, Carlos agreed. It meant the world to me, as I know how much Ecuador and its development mean to him.

On top, he started doing the Stanford LEAD program, which pointed more in the direction of us moving to the US.

But that showed me -once again- the power of his character, his values and his priorities.

Our faith and our family are paramount to him.

Despite the chaos of moving and a new pregnancy, Carlos excelled in the program, earning 7 Intellectual Contributions Awards, a record in Stanford Lead's history.

Currently, he pursues an OB PhD, supervised by one of top scholars in the field, while he supports & advises high officials in governments and international organizations informally.

If you connect with him, chances are you end up at our dinner table leaving it with a completely different outlook on life. 😊

Carlos Santos Saint Romain

European Policy Centre

As a Programme Assistant in the Social Europe and Well-Being programme, I’m deeply involved in supporting the team with research, policy analysis, and driving key initiatives. I help coordinate our activities, from organising meetings and events to drafting reports and policy papers. I also liaise with stakeholders, keep an eye on developments in social policy, and assist with our advocacy work. For me, it’s all about contributing to the programme's mission of promoting social justice, equity, and well-being across Europe. It’s a role that allows me to make a real impact and learn every day from the brilliant people I work with.

Programme Assistant

Operations Officer

• Managed day-to-day operations at the European Policy Centre in Brussels, ensuring smooth functioning of the office.
• Coordinated logistics for high-profile events and meetings, showcasing strong organizational skills.
• Implemented efficient office procedures to streamline workflow and increase productivity.
• Collaborated with various teams to support the overall mission of the organization.

Operations Assistant

JC. ASESORIA INTEGRAL DE EMPRESAS S.L.

• Crear y ejecutar estrategias de marketing para promover los servicios de la
asesoría, identificando oportunidades de crecimiento y expansión.
• Supervisar y proteger la imagen de la marca de la asesoría, asegurando que
se mantenga consistente en todos los canales y materiales de comunicación.
• Gestionar las relaciones con los medios de comunicación, responder a
solicitudes de prensa y buscar oportunidades de cobertura mediática positiva.
• Identificar oportunidades para colaborar con otras empresas y organizaciones
que puedan beneficiar a la asesoría y sus clientes.

Director de Marketing y Comunicación

ESdiario

• Realizar investigaciones exhaustivas para identificar y recopilar información sobre
eventos, temas o problemas de actualidad.
• Realizar entrevistas con fuentes, expertos, testigos o personas involucradas en una
noticia para obtener declaraciones y perspectivas relevantes.
• Escribir y editar artículos de noticias precisos, imparciales y objetivos que informen
al público sobre los eventos actuales.
• Escribir análisis y comentarios sobre eventos y problemas, proporcionando análisis
profundos y perspectivas contextuales.

Editor y Analista de contenidos

LaBase

• Desarrollar estrategias de comunicación a corto y largo plazo para lograr los
objetivos políticos del cliente. Esto incluye la identificación de audiencias clave,
mensajes clave y canales de comunicación efectivos.
• Realizar investigaciones sobre temas políticos, electorales y de opinión pública
para proporcionar información basada en datos que guíe las estrategias de
comunicación.
• Ayudar a construir y gestionar la imagen y la marca del cliente, asegurándose de
que se perciba de manera positiva y coherente.
• Gestionar las cuentas de redes sociales del cliente, creando y distribuyendo
contenido político, fomentando la interacción con la audiencia y monitoreando la
opinión pública en línea.

Consultor de Comunicación Junior

Subsecretaria de Derechos Humanos y Movilidad Humana

• Manejo de información de personas en situación de movilidad humana.
• Realización de foros, conferencias y administración de información del CNIMH.
• Manejo de plataformas institucionales para mantenimiento de datos
• Reuniones periódicas con diferentes organismos internacionales para la
cooperación y la migración transfronteriza.
• Negociaciones con grupos en situación de movilidad humana.
• Acompañamiento y protección de personas migrantes a la reinserción laboral.

Ténico de Movilidad Humana y Derechos Humanos

Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador B.P.

•Trabajar en la formulación y actualización de políticas y procedimientos internos que se relacionan con la calidad de los servicios bancarios.
•Supervisar los procesos internos del banco para garantizar que se sigan los estándares de calidad establecidos.
•Trabajar en colaboración con el departamento de recursos humanos para proporcionar capacitación y desarrollo continuo al personal del banco en temas relacionados con la calidad y el cumplimiento.
•Manejar las quejas y problemas de los clientes relacionados con la calidad de los servicios bancarios.

Gestor de control de calidad

At the European Policy Centre (EPC) in Brussels, I work at the intersection of research, policy, and impact as a Programme Assistant in the Social Europe and Well-Being programme. From supporting high-level events to contributing to the development of timely policy analysis, I help shape debates that place people’s well-being at the heart of EU policymaking.

With a background in Human Rights, Democracy, and International Justice, and hands-on experience in Political Communication, I bring both analytical insight and communication expertise to the role. My training in digital marketing (PICE – Cámara Valencia) enables me to amplify the EPC’s work across digital platforms and ensure our messages reach the right audiences.

For me, being part of the EPC is not just about following EU policy, it’s about helping to shape it through collaboration, creativity, and purpose.

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