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María Velázquez

Journalist / Broadcaster / Content Creator

As a devoted journalist and broadcaster, I am committed to delivering thought-provoking stories and captivating content. Join me as I share my educational journey of exploration and discovery.

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Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Social Communications & Journalism
 
Major: Social Development
  • Universidad Católica Cecilio Acosta, Merida, Venezuela​

  • March 2012                               

  • GPA: 4.0 - Position No. 3 among 537 graduates

  • Honors: Cum Laude | Valedictorian

Summary

Graduates of the Social Communications & Journalism program, with a specialization in Social Development, are uniquely prepared with a blend of foundational and advanced competencies. They master the understanding, interpretation, and creation of impactful messages across oral, written, audiovisual, and digital formats. The curriculum is designed to promote initiatives that uphold collective dignity and social justice, while also developing strong analytical and conceptual skills in communication. Proficient in applying information and communication technologies, these graduates excel in research, content production, and message dissemination. Their expertise extends to promoting and managing effective communication plans, programs, and projects for social, public, and private organizations, thereby empowering various stakeholders to contribute to sociocultural change and sustainable human development.

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration in Tourism
 
Major: Touristic Services
 
  • Instituto Universitario Antonio Jose de Sucre, Merida, Venezuela​                                                                       
  • April 1994
  • GPA: 3.6

Certificates & Licenses 

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Toy Brain

Adult Mental Health First Aid

MHFA

08/2025

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Content Creation with Generative AI

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Creative Thinking:
Techniques & Tools for Success

Imperial College London 

03/2025 - Present 

Surreal Flower

Introduction to Psychology

Yale University

01/2025

Digital Content Creators and Journalists:
How to be a Trusted Voice Online 

Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas 

11/2024 - 1/2025 

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English for Journalism

University of Pennsylvania 

02/2017 

Coursera Instructor Network

10/2024 

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Broadcasting

Universidad Central de Venezuela

Caracas, Venezuela

08/2012

Google Ads for Beginners

Coursera Project Network

09/2022 

Recording Studio

Radio & TV Production

Ministerio de Comunicaciones 

Caracas, Venezuela

05/2013 

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