María Ollé Helguera

A dynamic International Relations young professional with First Class Honours distinction and proven expertise in policy development, marketing strategy, and cross-cultural communication. Combines analytical research capabilities with exceptional relationship-building skills across diplomatic, academic, and commercial environments. Demonstrated success in leading high-impact projects with international organisations, including collaborative work with the Mexican Embassy and United Nations Academic Impact initiatives. Recognised for exceptional academic achievement and the ability to translate complex research into practical, impactful guidance for diverse stakeholders. Multilingual communicator with a diplomatic approach to building partnerships across cultural boundaries.

- University of West London Research Showcase in collaboration with United Nations Academic Impact Keynote Speaker: Research Presentation May 29, 2025

• Selected for the significance and innovation of the thesis research, being recognised as the top student in the International Relations cohort with both the highest overall academic mark of the year and the highest distinction for the thesis, to present at this prestigious UNAI partnership event

- Merit-Based Scholarship IN ALTUM

Washington, DC Catholic University of America March 2025

- United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Enhancement Week Panel Speaker: "European Diaspora and Migration"2024

• Selected as an expert panelist to present migration research at this prestigious UN-sponsored conference based on both academic excellence and personal connection to European diaspora resulting from World War II and the Spanish Civil War, facilitating high-level dialogue that contributed to policy recommendations addressing humanitarian aspects of European migration

- Merit-based Scholarship - CFCF, United Nations & Angelicum Pontifical University

Vatican City, 2023