Alba Gil

Alba Monteiro Gil is currently serving as the Concejal de Economía y Empleo (Councilor for Economy and Employment) for Las Rozas de Madrid, a municipality in Spain.12 She is passionate about contributing to the economic progress of her city and is excited about the opportunity to understand public administration from the inside.

In her role, Alba focuses on:

1. Fostering growth, development, and connections within the local business ecosystem
2. Promoting employability for residents
3. Encouraging technological innovation and entrepreneurship
4. Attracting investment and talent
5. Generating employment opportunities
6. Facilitating knowledge transfer

Alba is also involved in initiatives to promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) vocations from primary school to university and vocational training levels. These programs aim to prepare students for the future, develop valuable skills, promote equal opportunities, and contribute to societal and economic advancement through science, technology, and innovation.1

Prior to her current position, Alba worked as a Business Development Manager, where she was responsible for market penetration, target identification, and defining value propositions. She also has experience in designing and implementing communication strategies and graphic design.1

Alba's academic background includes:

• A degree in Integral Design and Image Management from the Rey Juan Carlos University
• An International MBA completed in English

Since 2021, Alba has been working as an Associate Professor at Rey Juan Carlos University, where she enjoys sharing knowledge and connecting students with the professional world.1

Personally, Alba maintains a healthy lifestyle and incorporates sports into her daily routine. She describes herself as energetic and always ready to give her best in every situation.1