Stephany Espinosa

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Yavari, Mindora & Lumissea
January 1, 2024 - Present
Independent brands focused on artisanal products, wellness, and sustainable aesthetics. UX Research & User Analysis: conducted qualitative research on consumer behavior and pain points to optimize the digital shopping experience and product-market fit. Market Analysis & Branding: conducted competitive research and trend analysis to develop unique brand identities. Content Curation: designed and managed digital catalogs and social media narratives, ensuring high-quality visual and written communication. Operations Management: managed end-to-end logistics, from supplier research and inventory categorization to customer relationship management via digital channels.
Collaborator at AZUL
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Cultural Communication & Audiovisual Production Collaborator. UX Research & User Analysis; Content analysis & writing; Market analysis & branding; Content curation; Operations management; cross-cultural outreach and coordination across regions (Panama and Spain).
Audio Visual Project Development Coordinator at Wagua Films
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Production company specializing in indigenous and community-based cinema. Strategic research and analysis for international funding calls and cultural grants; project architecture including budgets, schedules, and conceptual frameworks; translating creative ideas into structured project documents.
Workshop Facilitator and Coordinator at Las Claras Organization
January 1, 2024 - Present
NGO focused on the reintegration and education of adolescent mothers. Data Synthesis & Adaptation: analyzed and adapted educational materials on gender and human rights to fit participants’ socio-cultural profiles. Behavioral Observation: facilitated participatory dynamics, observed and documented group interactions to improve pedagogical strategies. Information Management: coordinated training processes, ensuring systematic tracking of progress and educational outcomes.
Senior Project Manager Assistant at AYESA Panama
August 20, 2024 - October 20, 2024
International engineering and technology consulting firm. Project supervision: assisted in infrastructure and sanitation projects, managing documentation and reporting via digital platforms.
Research Assistant at CIEPS (International Center for Political and Social Studies)
May 20, 2023 - May 20, 2024
Leading public policy and social science research center in Panama. Data Mining & Literature Review: evaluated and gathered statistics and bibliographic data for high-level social research. Systematization & Coding: coded and registered research data into specialized databases, developing theoretical frameworks from qualitative results. Logistics & Coordination: assisted in organizing focus groups and scientific events, managing administrative and field protocols.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology at University of Panama - Panama City
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
Urban, Rural, and Medical Anthropology Specialization at ENAH - National School of Anthropology and History, Mexico City
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities at National Institute of Panama
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
Urban, Rural, and Medical Anthropology Specialization
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government