Laura Sarvide
Laura has worked with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) since 1976. She is a driver of many diverse local, regional, national and international institutions, networks, programs and initiatives aimed at promoting and empowering civic participation as an essential factor in a democratic society. Over the years, her work has focused on generating collaborative encounters between social, public and private sectors.
Through “Espiral Consultoría” (Spiral Consultants), she has contributed to institutional, political and organizational strengthening in Mexico and Latin America. Laura co-designed and launched the “Puentes” network, which focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility. Laura is the founder and first President of “Comunalia” – the Alliance for Community Foundations in Mexico, as well as the President of the “Malinalco” community foundation. In the Citizen Collaboration program, Laura was responsible for coordinating partnerships between the social private sectors.
In 2018, Laura published her first political novel – “Intermittent Citizenship – When Will It End?”, which gives an account of the complex and fascinating process of the construction of citizenship. Laura contributes to improving society and promoting civic engagement and commitment to citizenship, both in her daily life and her public roles – through her weekly radio program “Full-Time Citizenship” aired on station “Citizen 660” of the Mexican Radio Institute (IMER). Laura also publicizes exemplary citizen initiatives through her partnership with the “Communication University” in Mexico City. She promotes her passion for citizenship through a wide range of actions: conferences, discussions panels, workshops, micro-theatre, experience exchanges, fairs and computer applications. Laura is a sportswoman, Zen Buddhist, opera-lover