Carolina Gorlero is a dedicated and experienced professional, with a university degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Community Mental Health. She has over 15 years of professional experience in coordinating substance use disorder treatments and has developed and edited publications on mental health topics and led social inclusion and gender perspective strategies across various programs. Throughout her career, she has successfully spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at improving community health outcomes and fostering collaborations among different sectors and countries. She has extensive experience working in the field with vulnerable populations and has conducted different research projects to improve access to information for decision-makers. She has also completed various specialized courses in substance use disorder treatment, gender-sensitive approaches, and public health strategies, which have further enriched her expertise.
She has served, and continues to serve, as a consultant and advisor for various international organizations, such as the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNODC, OAS-CICAD, the Colombo Plan, and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). In these roles, she has worked on issues related to substance use disorders, gender, human rights, and intersectional approaches for vulnerable populations, contributing to the development of programs that promote social justice and equality.
Her role as a board member of several organizations focuses on empowering individuals from vulnerable communities, allowing her to apply innovative approaches to education and workforce development to ensure sustainable impact. She has an extensive track record of providing master training (WISE-URC) in international settings, overseeing initiatives to improve the quality of treatment centers, incorporating gender-sensitive strategies, and delivering specialized workshops aimed at capacity building. Her work is driven by a commitment to social justice and a passion for creating opportunities for populations that have historically been left behind. Additionally, she coordinates the OAS-CICAD strategy on Stigma, Women, and substance use disorders for Latin America.