Giuliana Castañeda Menacho

Giuliana Castañeda Menacho is an experienced environmental professional currently serving as an Environmental Policy & Licence Analyst at Uisce Éireann Irish Water since April 2023, focusing on the licensing of trade effluent discharges and tankered wastewater imports. Previously, Giuliana worked at Certification Europe from April 2021 to April 2023 as an Environmental Officer and Senior Environmental Inspector, ensuring high standards for inspections and managing junior inspectors. Prior roles include Senior Environmental Inspector and Environmental Inspector at Evolution Environmental Services Ltd, where Giuliana conducted inspections of food service establishments to ensure compliance with wastewater regulations. Giuliana's career also includes experience in finance at Banco Sabadell and various research internships, contributing to environmental projects. Educational qualifications include a Higher National Diploma in Data Analytics from Technological University of the Shannon, a Master's in Applied Environmental Sciences from University College Dublin, and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.