Mariana Caliuolo

Mariana is a distinguished International Relations professional with over two decades of experience successfully bridging the diplomatic, international development, and tourism sectors across Latin America. An expert in intercultural communication and cross-sector strategic alliances, she has dedicated her career to designing business frameworks that generate tangible socioeconomic development and environmental stewardship. By seamlessly merging academic rigor with deep field experience, she develops and implements regenerative practices while empowering SMEs and local entrepreneurs through resilient business planning. As the Founder and Lead Consultant of Maewa Journey Consulting—a specialized boutique advisory based in the high-altitude landscapes of Salta, Argentina—Mariana leads strategic design, community-led development, and safety risk management in nature-based tourism. Her previous 15 years in executive management roles have honed her ability to direct complex projects with operational excellence, bilingual fluency, and financial sustainability. Mariana holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO), allowing her to analyze global tourism trends with a robust geopolitical lens. Deeply committed to systemic change, Mariana is a passionate champion for Gender Equality and social inclusion. She actively collaborates with the UN Women allies network under the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs), advocating for gender-responsive supply chains and women's economic empowerment in remote communities. Through Connect Americas, she aims to foster cross-border partnerships, facilitate sustainable investment, advise development-driven projects, and co-create impactful trade routes that showcase the richness of the region's natural and cultural heritage, establishing Maewa Journey as a premier, trusted partner for global development agencies, investors, and international markets.