Jacqueline brings to this position more than 25 years of political, management, and technical expertise, including her experience of 14 years with the Government of Uruguay. She has previously served as Regional Director of the Basel and Stockholm Coordinating Centre for Latin America and the Caribbean for Capacity Building and Transfer of Technology, leading negotiations on behalf of her region on multiple occasions.
At UNEP, she has held various roles including as the first Regional Sub-Programme Coordinator for Chemicals and Waste for the Latin America and Caribbean region, within the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions Secretariat, and as Acting Chief of the Chemicals and Health Branch. Before leading the Office in Latin America and the Caribbean, Jacqueline was the Head of the Knowledge and Risk Unit of the Economy Division. Under her leadership, the science-policy-action nexus on chemicals and waste has significantly grown, bringing in critical partners such as governments, civil society, and the private sector.
Jacqueline is a chemist by training, specializing in pharmacy, and has worked over her career on national, regional and international programs. Jacqueline has four daughters, ranging from 14 to 24 years old.
