Alfredo Mattos Serrano is a political strategist and junior consultant in political and government communication. Alfredo holds a Juris Doctorate and a Master's in Business Administration. He holds postgraduate degrees in Political Communication and Data, speaks five languages ​​and is on track for certification as a Coach of Leaders. He was selected by the Consejo Federal de Inversiones for the  Development Management Program and was awarded a prize. He  previously worked as a consultant for the Organization of American States promoting employment in Corrientes and other local government agencies.

He has participated in more than 30 electoral, university, internal party, legislative and executive campaigns in Argentina and Paraguay and supported municipalities in government communication, working on strategic planning, training government teams, youth communication, city branding and tourism branding. In 2009, he co-founded OAJNU Corrientes. He currently chairs the Integrarnos Foundation, which is dedicated to strengthening local governments. He participated in the Erasmus+ program of the European Union four times, where he was able to train in Latin America, Europe and Turkey on issues related to development and youth.  

IVLP Impact Award Project: Building Financial Independence Together: Tools and Strategies for Women to Take Control of Their Finances

The project trained 230 women in personal finance and created a network of women, businesses, NGOs, and officials to combat gender-based violence. The program provided financial education through a series of talks to help participants regain their financial independence and build a solid financial foundation for their future. Participants learned about the concepts of planning, income, savings, debt, expenses, and investment. They also spoke with staff from the Banco de Corrientes about investment and savings options. Volunteers and representatives from allied organizations discussed women's rights and gender-based violence.

"This course has helped me in my business and my finances. I learned to organize my income correctly and keep track of my monthly expenses. This talk has had an impact on all aspects of my finances. I feel that I can control my expenses [and] my income…I hope that this course continues and that they teach us how we can invest in a greater variety of things." - Project Participant

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Alfredo participated in the IVLP Project Addressing the Needs of Underserved and At-Risk Youth, organized by the U.S. Department of State and the Institute of International Education, in partnership with Gulf Coast Diplomacy, International Institute of Wisconsin, International Citizen Diplomacy of Los Angeles and San Diego Diplomacy Council.

Alfredo's exchange experience led to the development of his IVLP Impact Award Project: "I plan to leverage the leadership development and empowerment strategies demonstrated by PEARLS for Teen Girls and Pretty in Pink to develop my project on financial education for women."

U.S. Communities Visited

Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Washington, DC; Pensacola, FL; Milwaukee, WI

"Overall, my IVLP experience has provided me with a wealth of knowledge and connections that I can leverage to develop a comprehensive and effective program to promote financial education and independence among women in Corrientes, Argentina." - Alfredo Mattos Serrano

Country: Argentina 

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