Kathia Cárdenas is a highly experienced professional in partnership management and capacity building, currently serving as Chargée de mission partenariat for CCFD-Terre Solidaire since September 2021. Previous roles include Coordinatrice Programme "ACCES" at Planète Urgence, overseeing capacity-building initiatives in multiple countries, as well as Responsable Amérique Latine et Caraïbes for national and regional strategies. Kathia has worked with World Vision on development projects across various sectors, and led indigenous rights projects in Mexico. An educational background includes a DIU in Gender Studies from Université Rennes 2, a Master 2 in Cooperation and Development from Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, and a Master's in Latin American Studies from IHEAL.