Hinojosa-Hinojosa, Karen

Karen Hinojosa Hinojosa holds a Master's degree in Architectural Design from the University of Navarra and a PhD in Architecture and Urban Affairs from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León. With 12 years of academic experience at Tecnológico de Monterrey, she has been instrumental in the development, design, and implementation of the Tec21 Model in the School of Architecture, Art, and Design, currently as Associate academic dean. A champion of academic excellence and international collaboration, she has participated as a member of scientific committees and as an evaluator of creative, artistic, and educational innovation initiatives in various countries, including Mexico, Peru, Chile, the United States, and Spain. Since 2018, she has been a member of the Strategic Focus and Territorial Development Research Group and has co-directed doctoral research at prestigious public and private universities in Mexico, as well as at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. She is a member of the National System of Researchers of Mexico. Convinced that society transforms when we are willing to continue learning and sharing, Karen has strengthened her training with courses in sustainable urban growth, gender analysis for innovation, sustainability, and social economies, among other areas. She contributes her expertise to programs such as the Architecture, City, and Gender diploma, the Cities for Childhood program, and the Master's in Architecture and Urban Design. She has served as a citizen advisor to the Government of Nuevo León and is a member of the International Association of Urbanists and the Mexican Association of Women Architects and Urbanists. She is the co-founder of Trama Urbana, a consultancy aimed at improving the quality of life in cities. Through her multifaceted roles as an educator, researcher, advocate, and consultant, Karen Hinojosa champions sustainable and inclusive practices for present and future generations.