It's not just strategy.
It's public leadership.

I guide companies and institutions to navigate political, regulatory, and media environments with clarity, analysis, and vision.

“Influence is not improvised: it is designed.” Juan Mejía
Juan Mejía

About Me

I am a consultant in strategy, communication, public affairs, and institutional relations. I have worked with the private sector, governments, multi-lateral organizations, and international organizations in Latin America, the United States, and Europe.


I have trained in seven countries (Guatemala, United States, Spain, United Kingdom, Greece, Israel, and France), understanding how distinct institutional designs, political cultures, and regulatory ecosystems connect.


My specialty is converting complexity into strategic decisions, combining analysis, narrative, and execution.

🌍 7 Countries
🎓 200k USD Investment
🚀 200+ Actions
15+ Years Exp
100% Recommended
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Executive Profile

I have worked with institutions such as the OAS in Washington D.C., the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala, SEGIB in Madrid, and the private sector in Latin America and Europe.

I bring:

  • Institutional Strategy and Communication
  • Corporate Public Affairs
  • Institutional Relations and Corporate Diplomacy
  • International Project Management
  • Multi-stakeholder Coordination in Complex Environments
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My Skills


Strategic Communication 95%

Corporate Public Affairs 95%

Institutional Relations 90%

International Project Management 85%

Political Analysis and Scenarios 85%

Digital Communication 90%

AI in Marketing and Political Communication 90%

Languages

  • Spanish: Native
  • English: Bilingual
  • French: B2

My Journey

My career began in Guatemala working for large companies in the energy sector, an environment that required me to understand politics from its roots. Part of my job was to work in the field and reach rural communities, sitting down with community leaders, mayors, and local authorities to represent corporate interests and, at the same time, listen to those directly affected by these decisions.

Maya Ceremony and Community

1. Maya Ceremony in Nebaj, Quiché: I worked in social management and public relations for the electric company, which gave me the opportunity to be in all departments of Guatemala and understand local power.

"There I understood something that marked my view of strategy: real politics doesn't start in a speech, it starts on the ground."

My international leap began in Washington D.C., with two decisive experiences.

First, I completed my professional master's degree in Political Communication and Governance at the GSPM of George Washington University, the only applied politics school in the world. There I trained with lobbyists, strategists, and professionals who move agendas in Washington, learning how to negotiate, influence, and design real power in the political capital of the United States.

GWU Graduation

2. George Washington University Graduation: May 2017. It is the only leading specialized school for applied politics and political campaigns in the world, and I was the first Central American graduate of this program.

Afterward, I worked at the Organization of American States (OAS), coordinating processes and multilateral spaces with representatives of OAS Member States. I went from rural community tables to negotiating with ministers, foreign ministers, and diplomatic teams. I discovered that diplomacy requires precision, time, and a fine reading of the context.

OAS Team

Work team in Washington D.C.

Then, at the U.S. Embassy, I supervised over 50 strategic events and more than 15 high-level official visits for White House teams, congresspeople, and cabinet secretaries. That experience taught me that in politics: every word opens or closes a door, and every silence does too.

Official Visit - Air Force One

3. Arrival of Kamala Harris in Guatemala. I organized and worked with international journalists for her arrival in June 2021.

After Washington, I studied in Europe (Madrid, Glasgow, Athens, and France) where I acquired something essential: institutional analysis, academic rigor, and methodological structure. Europe taught me to understand comparative political systems, regulatory frameworks, and complex bureaucracies, and how influence is actually articulated in multi-level ecosystems.

Later, I worked at an international NGO, where I understood the third dimension of the political ecosystem: advocacy from civil society. There I learned to do advocacy, build coalitions, and move public agendas from evidence, narrative, and legitimacy.

Today I combine all those worlds:

  • The understanding of local dynamics acquired in energy projects.
  • The business logic of the private sector.
  • Applied training alongside lobbyists in Washington.
  • The multilateral diplomacy of the OAS countries.
  • The strategic precision of the U.S. Embassy.
  • The institutional analysis and academic rigor of Europe.
  • And the force of advocacy from NGO work.

I bring that integral view to every organization: complete strategy, clear narrative, and precise execution.

Testimonials

17/03/2012

“His academic growth was well served by engaging ideas more critically over the past four years.”

Glenn David Cox, M.A., Professor of History and International Politics, UFM

27/02/2012

“Distinguished himself as a dedicated and responsible person.”

Santiago Fernández Ordóñez, Secretary, Institute of Political Studies and IR, UFM

11/07/2016

“A fine writer, with a shrewd mind, and full of insights about the nature of political leadership… I give him my highest recommendation.”

Matthew Dallek, Ph.D., Graduate School of Political Management, George Washington University

18/05/2018

“Extraordinary collaborator... thank you for your important contribution to the success of the VIII Summit of the Americas.”

James M. Lambert, Director, Department of Sustainable Development, Organization of American States (OAS)

19/08/2019

“Our visit was a success in no small part due to your efforts.”

Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House (United States)

08/10/2021

“They formed an impeccable and cohesive unit during the four visits, keeping delegations informed before, during, and after the trip.”

Arthur T. Evans, Public Affairs Officer (PAO), U.S. Embassy Guatemala

08/10/2021

“His analysis and media coordination were key to communicating public policy priorities and keeping the message aligned.”

Arthur T. Evans, Public Affairs Officer (PAO), U.S. Embassy Guatemala

08/10/2021

“His work contributed to more than 430 stories in national and international press, five press conferences, and multiple interviews.”

Arthur T. Evans, Public Affairs Officer (PAO), U.S. Embassy Guatemala

09/01/2025

“It is moving to see the results of the dreams of Guatemalans in Erasmus... and being an example for thousands of young people.”

European Union Delegation in Guatemala (Institutional Post)

Services

Strategy and Communication
Corporate Public Affairs
Institutional Relations
International Project Management
Political Analysis and Scenarios
Services Diagram: Intersection between Business, Government, and Organizations

Education & Achievements

Master in Political Communication and Governance

GSPM, George Washington University

OAS Scholarship · Guatefuturo Scholarship · Larry Lane Scholarship · Rowe Fund

Master in International Relations

Erasmus Mundus (Spain · United Kingdom · Greece)

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

Bachelor in Political Science

Francisco Marroquín University

Inter American Press Association (IAPA) Award

Certifications & Courses

Publications

  • Perceptions and Management of Conflict of Interest
  • EU Foreign Aid Policy & Moroccan Seasonal Programs
  • Voting for Government in Times of Pandemic
  • CICIG and Freedom of the Press in Guatemala IAPA Award

Portfolio

  • Madrid VOZ (Demo)
  • 50+ official events with the U.S. Embassy
  • Strategic projects with OAS countries
  • Institutional strategies for the private sector
  • International Project Management
  • IVLP, Murrow, FPC, ICFJ Programs

Does your organization need strategic clarity to influence, position itself, and make better decisions?

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