The Alumni UK Ambassadors from the Americas are here to help you grow your global network and share valuable insights from their experiences in international education, study abroad, and sustainable development. Meet ambassadors who are passionate about fostering international connections and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Get inspired by their journeys and learn how you can benefit from their guidance and expertise.
Juan Martinez is a Regional Ambassador for the Americas, focusing on Spanish-speaking countries. A Chevening Scholar, he holds a Master’s in Corruption and Governance from Sussex and has trained in public policy at Oxford and LSE. With five years as a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist, he has worked on corruption and human rights projects in Mexico, Venezuela, the UK, Rwanda, and Ghana, leading events with the FCDO and British Embassies in Latin America.
Meet Petrina Santos, SDG Ambassador for Climate Action. With 14 years in sustainability, government relations, and corporate citizenship, she has led cross-sector efforts in Brazil, the USA, India, China, Singapore, and Guatemala. She holds a degree in environmental management, executive education from Dom Cabral Foundation and LSE, an MBA in Engineering, and a Black Belt Certification from the Federal University of São Carlos.