Susana Jiménez Sandoval

My name is Susana Alejandra Jiménez Sandoval and I identify myself as an Indigenous woman. I was born and raised in the town of San Andrés Totoltepec (Cerro del Pavo), located in the south of Mexico City. I am a descendant of the Nahualt Tepanecas (stone-passers) community, which shares roots with the Mexica (Aztec) culture. This heritage has been fundamental in shaping my academic interest. I graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico with a degree in Development and Intercultural Management, where I had the opportunity to engage with diverse communities, further deepening my interest in understanding and supporting Indigenous and local groups. During my Masters in Computer Administration, I focused on the use of technology to improve interactions between producers and customers, with the aim of increasing their economic opportunities. Exploring how technological innovation can empower Indigenous and local communities to make a sustainable and positive impact on their economies has been the focus of my academic and professional journey. As a Indigenous woman and a member of these identities, I have a deep commitment to these communities and try, in a small way, to contribute to the improvement of their livelihoods, the promotion of diversity, and the pursuit of a more equitable and just future.