Bite-Size Career Booster, by Talent & Careers

Débora Barrientos Ortega

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborabarrientos/

Débora Barrientos Ortega is a career development executive coach and organizational development consultant with over 16 years of international experience supporting individuals, organizations, and educational institutions across Europe and Latin America. She currently serves as Senior Associate Director and Career Advisor at IE University, where she works with master students to support their professional development, career strategy, and leadership growth in an increasingly dynamic global labor market. Débora holds a Master’s Degree in Emotional Science from the University of Valencia, a Postgraduate Degree in Human Resources Management from Universidad de San Andrés, and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade from Universidad Nacional de La Matanza. 

Camila González

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgnzlzp/

Camila González works at the IE Career Advancement Center, where she supports Working Professionals in navigating career transitions with clarity and strategy. An Executive MBA alumna of IE, she understands firsthand the importance of professional growth and the power of building meaningful networks. With a background spanning entrepreneurship, technology and talent development, she is passionate about helping ambitious professionals define their direction, strengthen their positioning, and take intentional next steps aligned with their long-term goals.

Areas of expertise: Navigating career transition, Professional Networking, Building a Personal Brand

Carlos Diez

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosdiezrodriguez/

Currently the Deputy Head of Career Services at IE University, Carlos is responsible for co-defining and executing the operational strategy for career services across executive, master, and bachelor programs. He leads the design of scalable, integrated solutions that elevate service delivery, foster cross-program alignment, and ensure excellence and consistency in the student experience across campuses and academic units. Prior to his current role, Carlos developed deep expertise in career advising and talent acquisition through leadership positions within IE and international recruitment firms, supporting professionals and organizations in achieving strategic talent outcomes. He holds an Executive MBA and an Executive Master in HR Management from IE University as well as several executive coaching certifications.

Areas of expertise: Navigating career transition, Negotiating salary and benefits, Professional Networking, Career advancement, Strategic career planning

Meryl His

https://www.linkedin.com/in/merylhis/

Meryl His is the head of IMBA in Talent & Careers at IE Business School, as well as an ICF-certified Career Coach, HR Advisor, and Professor for MBA candidates at IE Business School, specializing in higher education, talent management, and career orientation. With a passion for entrepreneurship, learning & development, and psychology, Meryl brings over 13 years of international experience in the recruitment, higher education, and tech industries. Throughout her career, Meryl has co-founded two successful startups in the recruitment and coaching sectors, where she has coached over 500 professionals and future leaders from top business schools, helping them in their career and personal development. She has also advised more than 250 companies and startups in LATAM and Europe on hiring needs, talent acquisition, retention strategies, and company culture.

Areas of expertise: Navigating career transition, Negotiating salary and benefits, Professional Networking, Career advancement, Strategic career planning, Building a Personal Brand

Clara Pinillos

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarapinillos/

Driven by a passion for helping others through their transformation, I devote myself to assisting people in breaking through their own limiting beliefs and finding the focus and motivation to achieve whatever they set out to accomplish. Trained in Professional Coaching at the Autonomous University of Madrid and with over 12 years of experience in Professional Development, I bring a wealth of learnings and tools gained from working at both multinational companies and small to mid-sized startups. My experience is centered on Coaching, Career Advising and Guidance, and Workplace Mental Health.

Areas of expertise: Navigating career transition, Strategic career planning

Galina Misnik

https://www.linkedin.com/in/galina-misnik/

Galina Misnik is a Career Discovery Advisor and Professor for the International MBA (IMBA) program at IE Business School, where she partners with globally diverse MBA candidates to design purposeful, high-impact career strategies. As part of the Talent & Careers team, she supports experienced professionals in navigating career transitions, clarifying leadership positioning, and successfully pivoting across industries, geographies, and functions. Her cross-sector background — from multinational corporations such as IKEA, Mahou San Miguel, and SmileDirectClub to public institutions including the European Commission and IOSCO — enables her to provide IMBA candidates with real-world insight into how organizations identify, assess, and develop leadership talent.  She holds degrees in Psychology (2005, Honors) and International Economics (2012, Honors), as well as an International MBA from IE Business School (2018, Dean’s List).

Areas of expertise: Navigating career transition, Negotiating salary and benefits,  Professional Networking, Career advancement, Strategic career planning, Building a Personal Brand

Beatriz Garcia-Bernalt

https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatriz-gb/

Beatriz joined IE in 2016 and currently serves as Deputy Head of Talent & Careers. She works closely with the Masters in Finance, Masters in Management, and MBA programs to strengthen student outcomes while sustaining and expanding both the team as well as relationships across the institution. Prior to IE, she led Morgan Stanley’s EMEA Campus Relationships strategy in London and previously, she served as Program Manager and Career Advisor at the Fordham Gabelli School of Business in New York, her alma mater. She began her professional journey as a news editor at Europa Press and Thomson Reuters in Madrid. Beatriz holds an Undergraduate Degree in Journalism (Complutense University, 2006, Honors), an MSc in Management (Fordham Gabelli School of Business, NY, 2012), and is a Certified Executive Coach (IE, Madrid, 2020).

Areas of expertise: Navigating career transition, Negotiating salary and benefits, Professional Networking, Career advancement, Strategic career planning, Building a Personal Brand

Cristina Pérez Muñoz

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cperezmunoz/

Cristina Pérez Muñoz is Senior Associate Director at IE University’s Talent & Careers department, where she supports International MBA students in defining and pursuing meaningful career paths. With over 15 years of international experience across corporate learning and development, higher education, and executive coaching, she has collaborated with universities, startups, and global organizations in Spain, the Netherlands, Romania, and the UK.  Cristina holds an MA in Corporate Communications, a Master’s in Secondary Education, and double Bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and English Studies from the University of Salamanca. She is an Internationally Certified Executive Coach (EFIC) and holds certifications in TTI Success Insights (DISC and 12 Driving Forces), SAFe Agilist, and Management Drives.



Areas of expertise: Navigating career transition, Negotiating salary and benefits, Professional Networking, Career advancement, Strategic career planning, Building a Personal Brand

Georgia Harris

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiaharrisie/

Georgia Harris is the Director of the IE Career Advancement Center. Having been with the institution for over six years, she has a wealth of experience and connections within the alumni community and her passion is for supporting those members to achieve their personal best, whether that be by moving upwards within their company, making a move to another exciting opportunity or starting out with their own venture. She's delighted to support you to explore, strategise and hone those all-important next steps!

 

Areas of expertise: Navigating career transition, Negotiating salary and benefits, Professional Networking, Career advancement, Strategic career planning, Building a Personal Brand

Montserrat Rodriguez

https://www.linkedin.com/in/montsermr/

At IE Business School, I collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement targeted projects that address the specific needs of part-time and working professional students and alumni, leveraging my expertise in human resources in a variety of sectors. My mission is to empower professionals by aligning their career aspirations with market opportunities, fostering meaningful connections, and promoting growth-oriented strategies.

 

Areas of expertise: Navigating career transition, Negotiating salary and benefits, Professional Networking, Career advancement, Getting onto a company board, Strategic career planning