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Marcela Ascencio MedinaMA

Marcela Ascencio Medina

Communication Strategist & Project manager

€200/day
Alicante, ES
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Marcela

Specialist in strategic communication and project management with over 15 years of experience.
Expert in audiovisual language applied to cultural, educational, and institutional initiatives. I design narratives and events that bring together institutions, communities, and creative agents. I have led and coordinated high-impact international projects, combining strategic vision with operational capacity and a multicultural perspective. I work fluently in Spanish, English, and French.
  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • French

    Fluent

  • Portuguese

    Conversational

  • German

    Basic

Can work on-site
Alicante (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Tren al sur - Asociación cultural
    Founder & Director
    CULTURE
    June 2024 - Today (2 years)
    Alicante, Spain
    Founding and leadership of a platform connecting Latin America and Africa with the local community through audiovisual media.

    Design and coordination of the communication strategy for all projects.

    Creative direction and production of pioneering film events:
    • Shakara Fáyé 2026 – African film showcase in Alicante
    • Ciclo Afro 2026 – Colombian Biodiversity Film cycle in Alicante * 3 screenings – 130 attendees
    • Tren al sur 2025, "El descubrimiento" – first Colombian Film Showcase in Alicante * 9 screenings – +400 attendees
    Project Management Strategic planning Communication strategy Filming Events
  • La ciudad de la sombra
    Invited film expert | De la cháchara a la escucha (From chatter to listening)
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    March 2026 - March 2026
    Alicante, Spain
    Invited speaker at a conference on coexistence and social cohesion.

    Delivered an interactive session on cinema as a tool to foster empathy and listening.
  • Atelier ONGD
    Workshop Coordinator & Graphic Designer
    CIVIC AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
    September 2025 - October 2025 (1 month)
    Alicante, Spain
    Logistical coordination, graphic design, and dissemination for a workshop on peace culture and solidarity with a gender perspective.

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Education

  • Master's in Theory and Practice of Creative Documentary Making
    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    2006
  • Bachelor's in Media & Communication
    Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogotá,Colombia
    2003

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