María Paula Rojas is an international cooperation specialist with more than six years of experience supporting global and locally led programs centered on climate justice and gender equality. She has always gravitated toward work that connects climate action,
sustainable development, and community-driven solutions, ensuring that those closest to the challenges are also at the heart of the decisions. Her experience includes supporting initiatives that strengthen community resilience, elevate women-led movements, and
advance inclusive climate solutions grounded in care and equity.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Cooperation Management from the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica. Throughout her career, María Paula has contributed to a wide range of climate-focused efforts, including comparative legal research on microplastics that supported the development of national regulatory proposals in Costa Rica.
Beyond her professional work, she loves exploring new places, finds grounding in pottery, and enjoys hiking with her dog Brownie.