Christie Bacal-Mayencourt is an experienced professional specializing in policy advocacy for rights-based accountability systems and project management in the international development and humanitarian sectors. She has been working within the United Nations system for 13 years, across various countries in three continental regions. Christie is a lawyer by training and a qualified attorney in the Philippines, holding an LL.M Master of Laws in International Law from the Graduate Institute in Geneva and a Juris Doctor from Ateneo de Manila University.
Over the years, Christie has developed a particular interest in managing projects that strengthen multi-sectoral partnerships and data governance in multilateral systems, impacting the most vulnerable people in the world.
She joined PMI Switzerland to further her professional knowledge through their learning events, complement her journey for PMP certification, and network with like-minded individuals.
Currently, Christie works as an independent consultant for one of the UN agencies while building the portfolio of Swissento Expert Consulting, which she co-founded. She has special interests in international affairs, artificial intelligence (AI) safety and governance, nature conservation, and private impact investing.
You can learn more about Christie by visiting her LinkedIn profile