Dr. Rafaela DIEGOLI

Vice Rector of Academic Affairs at Tecnológico de Monterrey the development of the university’s educational model. She previously served as Dean of the Business School and Director of the Entrepreneurship Institute for the Central Region. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Diegoli has been deeply involved in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation through education and ecosystem development across Latin America. She holds a Ph.D. in Business and Management from the University of Cantabria, and a Master's in SME Development and Promotion from the University of Leipzig, Germany.

Dr. Diegoli has worked with institutions like Laspau, training educators in Nicaragua and Brazil, and with other institutions in Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Honduras. Additionally, she co-taught the """"""""""""""""ABC of Lean Entrepreneurship"""""""""""""""" MOOC on Coursera, which reached over 20,000 participants from 45 countries, and led hybrid courses with Brandeis University and UC Berkeley. Dr. Diegoli's work has been recognized by the QS Reimagine Education Awards, where she has been a finalist and judge.