Mario E Bravo

Mario E. Bravo is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in global program management, strategic communications, and social development. As a Distinguished Careers Institute Fellow at Stanford University from 2016 to 2017, he focused on researching the intersection of philanthropy and strategic social change, design thinking, and systems thinking within a sustainable development framework.1 2

Career Highlights

Government and International Organizations: Bravo has held senior positions in various sectors, including:

Senior Advisor-Country Program Officer at AB InBev Foundation
Senior Advisor for Social and Behavior Change Communications at USAID's Global Health Bureau
Executive Director of CONASIDA, Mexico's National AIDS Program
Communications Director at the Mexican Ministry of Health

Private Sector and Media: He also has experience in the media industry:

Vice President of Knowledge Management and Program Communications at the Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Producer and Director of Special Projects at Televisa, Latin America's largest private media conglomerate

Education

Bravo's educational background is diverse and impressive:

Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Two Master of Arts degrees: one in Social Rural Development from Reading University and another in Non-Formal and Distance Education from the University of London's Institute of Education
B.A. in Communications from Iberoamericana University

He has also completed specialized training in educational radio and television program production at NHK (Japanese Broadcasting Corporation) and BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation).1

Expertise

Throughout his career, Mario Bravo has demonstrated expertise in:

Designing and implementing evidence-based global health programs
Leading strategic communications responses to crises, such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Managing large-scale national programs, including Mexico's National AIDS Program
Producing advocacy, public information, and social marketing campaigns on critical social issues

His work has spanned over 65 countries, showcasing his ability to operate effectively in diverse cultural contexts and address complex global challenges.1