| Claudia Romo Edelman | |
| Birth Name: | Claudia González Romo |
| Birth Place: | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Nationality: | Mexican Swiss |
| Education: | Universidad Intercontinental London School of Economics |
| Occupation: | Marketing and Ari |
| Relatives: | Cecilia Romo (mother) |
| Spouse: | [1] |
Claudia Romo Edelman is a Mexican-Swiss speaker and media contributor, and an activist for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Claudia was born in Mexico City[2] and is the daughter of Mexican actress Cecilia Romo and Raul Domingo Gonzalez Soto.[3] Romo lives in New York City and is married to Richard Edelman.[4]
Claudia Romo Edelman holds degrees on Communications and Philosophy from Universidad Intercontinental as well as a Masters on Political Communications from the London School of Economics.[5]
Romo Edelman has more than 25 years of experience leading marketing and advocacy for global organizations including UNICEF, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations and the World Economic Forum. She has launched campaigns and initiatives including the SDG Lions, Product (RED), and the Sustainable Development Goals. She is the co-host of "Global GoalsCast", a podcast distributed by CBS News Digital.
Previously [6] [7] she was seconded by UNICEF to the Executive Office of the Secretary General of the United Nations, to lead communications and advocacy for the Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change under Dr. David Nabarro, Special Adviser for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Climate Change.[8] Romo Edelman was also a marketing professor of the University of Geneva for the MBA with specialization in International Organizations, IOMBA and has a number of MOOCs marketing courses in Coursera.
From 1999 to 2007, she was the head of PR, media and special projects for the World Economic Forum.[9] Claudia was also Head of Marketing for the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria where she also worked on High Net Worth Individuals and led Public Relations and Special Projects for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.[10] Romo Edelman was appointed chairman of the CMO Summit of Hispanicize 2017.[11] [12] She is a member the Jury of the D&AD Impact Awards on civic engagement 2017 and was a member of the Jury in 2016.[13] She is an official adviser and member of the Jury for the Cannes Lion SDG Awards.
As part of the Hispanic Star initiative, a platform within the We Are All Human Foundation, to highlight the accomplishments and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx individuals. This initiative seeks to challenge stereotypes and promote a sense of pride and unity within the Hispanic community.[14] [15]
In collaboration with Macmillan Publishers, Romo Edelman launched the Hispanic Star series, a collection of biographies for young readers. The series aims to introduce children to influential Hispanic and Latinx personalities of the past and present, highlighting their achievements across various fields such as sports, science, arts, culture, and academia. Through these books, Romo Edelman endeavors to inspire future generations and foster a sense of cultural pride and identity.[16] [17]
Alongside Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner, Claudia Romo Edelman launched the podcast 'A La Latina - The Playbook To Succeed Being Your Authentic Self.' This platform aims to address the underrepresentation of Latinas in senior executive roles. The podcast spotlights accomplished Latinas in the corporate realm.[18]