Cristina Barrera

Project Manager & International Trade Specialist

Behind Cristina Barrera’s extensive 20+ years career lies an unwavering driving force: the ability to transform international business, foreign trade, and project development into real-world opportunities and strategic growth.

Her professional style seamlessly blends analytical precision with market diplomacy, successfully managing high-impact initiatives across public and private sectors in both Latin America and the United States.

Cristina’s strategic vision is backed by a solid global academic foundation. Based in New York since 2012, she holds a Multilingual Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and a Master’s Degree in International Trade from the European School of Business (EUDE) in Spain.

This unique combination allows her to decipher complex economic landscapes while building sustainable, result-driven structures for export promotion and institutional expansion.

“For Cristina, project management isn’t just about executing tasks, but about establishing valuable partnerships and innovative strategies that truly empower a community to thrive.”

Her commitment to trade optimization and development is deeply rooted in her rich track record with prominent organizations governing foreign trade in Ecuador, including CORPEI, the Vice Ministry of Foreign Trade, and Pro Ecuador.

Furthermore, she brings strong executive experience from her seven-year tenure as the second-in-command Trade Officer at the Commercial Office of Ecuador in New York, as well as her recent work as an associate consultant with Trade and Business Partners in Miami.

Today, she capitalizes on this robust trajectory to lead as a full-time Project Manager at ArteLatAm—driving key initiatives where professional excellence, strategic alliances, and the art community always go hand in hand.