Hinojosa-Hinojosa, Karen

Karen Hinojosa Hinojosa drives the academic transformation of the School of Architecture, Art and Design at Tecnológico de Monterrey, aligning strategy, analysis, and execution to strengthen the excellence and global projection of its programs. Her leadership combines systemic thinking, disciplinary insight, institutional knowledge, and a strong sense of purpose, generating meaningful impact and organizational trust. She transforms the School¿s internationalization strategy to achieve deeper disciplinary alignment, enhancing academic quality and institutional value. She has consolidated EAAD¿s global presence through partnerships with universities ranked among the top 200 worldwide and recognized as leading references in the creative disciplines, positioning the School within high-impact academic and professional networks. She balances institutional priorities with the distinct needs of creative disciplines, operating with strategic vision, operational clarity, and a deep understanding of context. Guided by purpose, curiosity, and data, she anticipates scenarios, mobilizes talent, and sustains academic transformation with coherence and global reach. A member of Mexico¿s National System of Researchers (SNI), she complements her background in architecture and urbanism (Exatec ARQ, University of Navarra, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León) with executive education in governance and institutional strategy through the International Deans¿ Course Latin America 2025¿26 (DAAD, German Rectors¿ Conference HRK). Her leadership blends academic rigor, international vision, and transformative energy that inspire excellence and continuous evolution in higher education.