Dr. Adam Baird is a rare blend of academic depth and frontline experience, known for turning research into real-world change. Over the past 20+ years, he’s worked across Latin America and the Caribbean, shaping youth violence prevention programs, advising international agencies, and leading ground breaking studies on gangs and masculinities. His work with the UN, UNDP, and leading universities reflects not just his expertise but also the trust global institutions place in him. Adam brings clarity to complex problems, builds collaborative teams, and delivers solutions that resonate both in policy and in practice. If you're seeking someone who understands violence from the inside out and knows how to reduce it, he’s exactly who you want leading the charge.
Occupation: Dr. Adam Baird is a passionate and widely respected voice in
the field of violence prevention, with a deep focus on gangs,
masculinities, and urban insecurity across Latin America and
the Caribbean. What sets Adam apart is his ability to connect
academic insight with on-the-ground impact, he doesn’t just
study violence, he works directly with communities,
governments, and global organizations to help reduce it. His
ground breaking ideas like chronic vulnerability and masculine
vulnerability have influenced both policy and practice, and his
research has helped shape youth intervention programs,
especially in places like Belize and Colombia. Whether
advising the UN, leading international research teams, or… Read more Countries of expertise: Argentina, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America
Manuel Palma Cornejo is a driven young scholar and governance researcher with a strong record in civic analysis and anti-corruption policy. He leads impactful programs at ITAC, helping shape public discourse on transparency and institutional performance in Mexico. His multilingual proficiency and academic productivity mark him as a standout among emerging Latin American thinkers. With publications in peer-reviewed journals and leadership in civic data initiatives, Manuel exemplifies the new generation of public sector innovators committed to evidence-based change.
Occupation: Manuel Palma Cornejo is a rising internationalist and political
scientist with a sharp analytical edge in anti-corruption,
democratic reform, and civic engagement. With a strong
academic foundation from El Colegio de México and Tecnológico
de Monterrey, he has quickly positioned himself as a credible
policy researcher and project leader. His work spans evaluating
transparency programs, directing anti-corruption research, and
managing civic data initiatives like UrbisMap, all while producing
publications that bridge research and impact. Manuel’s blend of
intellectual precision and grounded project delivery highlights his
potential as a future leader in governance
and reform.
Countries of expertise: France, Mexico, Switzerland
Carlos Treviño Vives is a deeply experienced legal expert and human rights defender who has contributed significantly to Mexico’s justice reform and human rights architecture. His career spans the highest levels of public service, NGO leadership, and litigation across Mexico’s courts and the Inter-American system. As a thought leader and author, he has shaped policy discourse on forced disappearance, environmental rights, and community media. Fluent in legal systems and civic engagement, Carlos continues to drive impact through both institutional channels and grassroots platforms. His commitment to justice, backed by intellectual rigor and legal innovation, makes him a standout expert in human rights advocacy in Latin America.
Occupation: Carlos Treviño Vives is a distinguished human rights lawyer,
researcher, and policy advisor with nearly two decades of
experience working at the intersection of law, public policy, and
social justice in Mexico. With a robust academic foundation in
law, international relations, and social sciences, Carlos has
held senior roles in the Mexican National Human Rights
Commission, civil society organizations, and academia. His
expertise spans enforced disappearances, freedom of
expression, climate justice, and indigenous rights,
complemented by legislative reform and litigation at both
national and international levels. A respected voice in Mexico's
legal and advocacy ecosystem, he is also the founder of… Read more Countries of expertise: Finland, Germany, Mexico, Switzerland, United States of America