Alain Pescador

Professional Focus

• More than 10 years’ experience as the founder and director of global initiatives in the fields of economic development, human rights, diversity & inclusion, and the creative industries
• Substantial background working with some of the world’s most prominent government and not-for-profit leaders, including a Governor General of Canada, a President of PEN International, and a Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, among others
• Extensive expertise in partnership building, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, strategic event production, and government relations
• Deep Canadian and international network of contacts in the public, private, and NGO sectors
• Bilingual English and Spanish

Business Expertise

• Co-Founder of the Toronto Global Impact Network, a community of city-builders who are working to position Toronto as a major player in the global social impact space
• Executive Director of What Design Can Do Mexico, an international foundation that promotes the role of creativity as a catalyst for social impact
• Founding Director of 6 Degrees at the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, one of Canada’s leading non-profits; built a thought leadership platform that fostered the development of more inclusive societies
• Director of Programs and Content at the International Economic Forum of the Americas, an organization committed to heightening awareness of major issues concerning economic globalization
• Special Advisor to the office of John Ralston Saul, one of Canada's leading intellectuals, and the Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, 26th Governor General of Canada

Sector Expertise

• Social Impact
• NGOs (Canadian and international)
• International Development Organizations
• Intergovernmental and Multilateral Organizations
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Government
• Board Services

Education & Certifications

• Master’s degree in political science from the University of Salamanca, Spain
• Bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Trent University, Ontario (awarded four-year Trent Global Citizen Scholarship and Trent International Award)