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.
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.
− France: Language studies
− Mexico: Researcher, project manager, civic analyst
− Switzerland: Advanced certification in investment and negotiation
• 2021–Present: Researcher & Project Manager – Iniciativa de Transparencia y Anticorrupción (CDMX)
• 2020–2021: Research Assistant – ITAC, Puebla
• 2019: Consultant – The Trust for the Americas, Puebla
• 2019–2021: Research Fellow – Tecnológico de Monterrey • 2020–2021: Editor-in-Chief – Tec Student Journal
Los Organismos Garantes delAcceso a la Información (2023)
Fiscalías Anticorrupción (2023)
Increasing access but not equity: higher education policy in Mexico – Inderscience (2022)
(Intermediate)