Ximena has been with IES Abroad since 2017 when she began as Student Affairs Coordinator and was also designated Customized Programs Coordinator in 2018. In late 2023, she took on the role of Interim Director of the IES Abroad Quito & Galápagos Islands Center in addition to her earlier roles and contributions to both human resources and accounting. Ximena has over 20 years of experience working in education and student exchange programs, including working with international students for 15 years as Inbound and Outbound Student Coordinator at the Student Exchange Program Youth for Understanding (YFU). She holds an engineering degree in Business Administration and Human Resources from Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial del Ecuador (UTE), and a Higher Diploma in Analytical Coaching from Universidad Central de Venezuela. Additionally, Ximena is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Education Administration at Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial (UTE).
Ximena Paredes
IES Abroad Quito & Galápagos Islands Interim Center Director