Carla Estrada will assume the presidency of Iberoamericanas FHC–Mexico
- Editorial
- Sep 11
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 12
Guadalajara, Jalisco; September 11, 2025. The Congress of the State of Jalisco will host the swearing-in of Carla Estrada “Woman Agent of Change” as President of Iberoamericanas FHC–Mexico on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This new stage seeks to consolidate a platform of Ibero-American female leadership with binational and multilateral scope, aligned with the economic and social challenges between Mexico and the United States, while also linking with Europe through its chapter in the Netherlands.
Iberoamericanas FHC is a sister organization of FHC International and plans its formal establishment in The Hague, Netherlands, in May 2026, in close coordination with Adriana Flores, President of FHC in the Netherlands. This articulation will enable bridges of agendas and projects between Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula, and Europe, opening opportunities for academic, business, and governmental cooperation for women leaders in strategic areas such as foreign trade, innovation, health, gender-based security, and sustainability.
“This is a call to build a results-driven network: women who turn ideas into measurable, budgeted programs with a real impact on their communities. From Jalisco, we will place Iberoamericanas FHC on the global map,” stated Carla Estrada ahead of her inauguration.
How will Carla Estrada follow up on the integration of 22 Ibero-American countries?
1) Governance and representation structure. A Council of Ibero-American Countries will be created, with national delegates from the 22 countries of the region, along with diaspora liaisons, to ensure territorial and sectoral presence. Each delegate will submit an annual operational plan with goals and indicative budgets, under a code of integrity, transparency, and non-discrimination.
2) Six thematic axes and working groups.
Entrepreneurship and nearshoring: empowering women-led SMEs and facilitating access to financing.
Innovation, STEM, and binational talent: exchange programs and double-degree initiatives with universities.
Health and care: community care models and care economy formalization.
Security and justice with a gender perspective: local protocols, training, and open-data monitoring.
Culture, citizen diplomacy, and diaspora: building Mexico–U.S. bridges with Ibero-European outreach.
Sustainability, water, and climate: municipal projects on circular economy and climate resilience.
3) Monitoring and evaluation. A dashboard of indicators will be implemented with quarterly goals (beneficiaries reached, jobs created, funded projects, and advocacy actions), bimonthly meetings, and a public annual report. A compliance committee will oversee auditing standards and responsible data management.
4) International linkage. In coordination with Adriana Flores (FHC Netherlands), a roadmap for institutionalization in The Hague in May 2026 will be designed, with a forum to present projects and a portfolio of social investments. At the same time, Iberoamericanas FHC will seek affiliation with UN Women, following formal procedures and aligning its work with SDGs 5, 8, 10, 11, 16, and 17.
5) Mexico–U.S. binational agenda. Key priority will be given to economic and academic corridors (western-central Mexico with the U.S. Southwest, plus the northern border) to accelerate exchange programs, scholarships, business incubation, and labor certifications, alongside business missions integrated into regional value chains.
6) 100-day plan (October–December 2025).
Mapping of delegates and strategic alliances (universities, local governments, business chambers).
Installation of thematic axes and technical coordinations.
Call for demonstrative projects in 10 pilot cities (5 in Mexico, 5 abroad).
Initial training in impact measurement and public communication.
7) Financing and sustainability. A mixed model will be promoted: socially responsible sponsorships, public-private co-financing, access to international cooperation funds, and membership programs to sustain training, applied research, and events.
The ceremony at the Jalisco Congress reaffirms the state’s role as a meeting point for public innovation agendas with female leadership. “We are not starting from scratch: we build on the advances of FHC International and its network of chapters to multiply the reach from local to global,” added Estrada.
A central pillar of this new stage will be the direct collaboration with Gaby Castillo, President of the Honoris Causa Foundation in the USA – Hispanic Communities Council, who will work hand in hand with Carla Estrada to successfully advance the projects of Iberoamericanas FHC–Mexico.
The participation of Gabriela Castillo is key, as her experience working with Mexican and Latin American diaspora communities in the United States has allowed her to create models of support, social integration, and economic empowerment programs for migrant women. Her direct connection with Estrada strengthens the binational and community-based nature of the network, ensuring that initiatives not only have institutional impact but also transform the realities of Hispanic communities in North America.
As part of the leadership structure, Elia Paola Jara Enciso has been appointed as Vice President of Iberoamericanas FHC–Mexico. Recognized for her career in social and political management with a gender perspective, Jara Enciso has promoted projects in education, culture, and community development that place women and youth at the center.
From her new position, Paola Jara will strengthen ties between civil society, local governments, and international organizations, bringing her capacity for strategic management and her vision of inclusive leadership. Her role will be essential in following up on the organization’s six thematic axes, with special focus on advancing projects in the fields of education, culture, and civic participation.
Iberoamericanas FHC is a network of female leaders linked to FHC International, promoting public policy, entrepreneurship, innovation, and cooperation among Ibero-American countries, with a focus on measurable impact, ethical compliance, and diaspora articulation. Its goal is to advance substantive equality, regional competitiveness, and urban resilience, in permanent dialogue with the public, private, academic, and social sectors.
Invitation: Media, institutions, and interested organizations are invited to the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Congress of the State of Jalisco.
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