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Founder and Director of AMERALI Group. In her 29 years, she has led the design and implementation of high-impact sustainable strategies for saving electricity and gas in companies and homes. She has trained distributors and integrators in sales in LATAM. In 2022 she was named as one of the 100 leaders in the energy sector by Petróleo & Energía magazine. She is vice-president of the Women in Energy Network (REDMEREE) and a member of Women Leaders of the Americas. Her purpose is to bring safe and affordable energy to all people.

"Araceli Hernández Granados is a dynamic professional at the forefront of chemistry and renewable energy. Currently, she works as a Research-Scientist for KT at NewFoS (University of Arizona). With a Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science (CIICAP-UAEM/IER-UNAM), Araceli's research has centered on mesoporous titanium dioxide structures for third-generation solar cells. Her academic journey includes roles as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Physics and Science (ICF-UNAM) in Mexico, as an Executive Assistant at the National Solar Energy Association in Mexico City, and as an Innovation Analyst at CEMIESOL. She also worked as a Senior Engineer at TG Companies, where she focused on recovering and recycling solar panels through circular chemistry. Araceli has been awarded various prizes, such as the UNESCO Regional Chair, Women, Science, and Technology in Latin America, alongside the Economic Development Agency of the City Council of Barcelona. She has several articles published in international journals and has recently discovered a great passion for writing popular science articles. Beyond her professional achievements, Araceli is a passionate advocate for STEM education, contributing to initiatives that empower women and girls in science. Her commitment extends to podcast appearances, where she discusses engineering for a sustainable future."

Celeste Morales Santiago is a professional with experience in technology management, continuing education and digital communication. Currently, she works as Head of Technology Management and Liaison Office of the Renewable Energy Institute (IER) of UNAM. She is co-author of the books 'La gobernanza en la ciudad de México. Visiones multidisciplinarias"; y "México hacia una transición energética." When she was Head of the Continuing Education Programs of the IER-UNAM, she led the creation of new educational programs and the improvement of existing ones, including the online learning platform "Renovando Talentos". In collaboration with the Continuing Education team, she works on the curricular design of hybrid and online courses, as well as the development of open educational resources.