Daniel Gajardo, Master's in International Policy ('22)

Daniel Gajardo

  • Master's in International Policy Class of 2022

Biography

Daniel Gajardo, from Santiago, Chile, graduated from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a diploma in hydraulic engineering. Daniel aspires to address environmental problems with an interdisciplinary approach, combining social and environmental sciences. He has worked as head of consulting in TriCiclos, a Latin American circular economy company, and he co-founded Engineers Without Borders Chile, a nonprofit seeking to improve the quality of life of underserved communities through the application of humanitarian engineering methodologies. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including Best Graduating Student by Pontificia’s School of Engineering, Best Graduate by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile's alumni foundation, and for his leadership skills and social commitment by the Chilean Institute of Engineers.