World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland, Switzerland
The World Trade Institute (WTI) conducts advanced studies in international trade at the University of Bern in Switzerland. The WTI combines graduate-level education, interdisciplinary research and specialised advisory services in a unique and dynamic institution.
World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland Alumni
Aurelie Duchateau
Policy Officer at the Flemish Department of Foreign Affairs
International Affairs
Education
Vrije Universiteit Brussel 2006 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Philosophy, Great Distinction
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 2011 — 2012
Master's degree, International Politics, Distinction
The University of Georgia 2014 — 2014
Summer School International Trade Law Practice under the WTO
World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland 2015 — 2015
Summer Academy New Frontiers in Services Trade
Experience
Flemish Department of Foreign Affairs October 2014 - Present
Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation September 2013 - June 2014
Zij-kant, progressive women's movement April 2013 - July 2013
European Federation for Public Services (EPSU) February 2013 - March 2013
Belgian Embassy Canberra July 2012 - September 2012
Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (UNICA) April 2008 - March 2011
AIESEC November 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Human Rights, Women's Studies, European Union, International Trade..., Gender Analysis, International Trade, Pacific Islands, Political Philosophy, International Relations, Social Networking
Cristina Rubiano
International lawyer.
Government Relations
Education
World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland 2015 — 2016
Masters of International Law and Economics (MILE)
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree of Laws
Estela Matamoros
RESEARCH PHD IN LAW, SWITZERLAND
Law Practice
Education
World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland 2014 — 2015
Research Doctorate in Law, Constitutional and Tax
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Doctor en Derecho, PHD in Law
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Maestria en Derecho, Master in Law
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
2008, Licenciatura en Derecho, Bachelor in Law
Experience
World Trade International Institute of Univeristy of Bern, in Switzerland 2014 - Present
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico 2013 - 2015
Suprema Corte Justicia de la Nacion 2009 - 2012
LATINASIA January 2007 - November 2007
SAT - Servicio de Administración Tributaria 2003 - 2006
SAT - Servicio de Administración Tributaria 2001 - 2003
Secretaria de Hacienda y Credito Publico 1997 - 2001
FERNANDO ALCARAZ
General Coordinator of Trade Integration Ministry of Finance (Brazil)/Master's student at the World Trade Institute
International Trade and Development
Education
World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland 2015 — 2016
Master of International Law and Economics
World Trade Organization - WTO 2012 — 2012
WTO Advanced Trade Policy Course (In English)
World Trade Organization - WTO 2010 — 2010
WTO Regional Trade Policy Course (In Spanish)
University of São Paulo 1997 — 2000
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
Experience
Ministry of Finance - Brazil January 2013 - Present
Ministry of Finance - Brazil April 2004 - January 2013
Ministry of Finance - Brazil January 2002 - April 2004
Isaac Hubert Arthur
Head, Research & Documentation Unit at West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)
International Trade and Development
Education
World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland 2013 — 2014
Master of International Law and Economics
Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I) 2012 — 2013
Master's Degree, International Development Studies, mention bien (honours)
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration 2011 — 2011
Professional Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration 2006 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Operations and Project Management, 2nd class honours, upper division
Alliance Francaise 2001 — 2005
Bilingual Higher Diploma in Management and Administration, mention bien (honours)
Experience
West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) August 2015 - Present
ICTSD International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development August 2014 - January 2015
The French CNRS (PACTE Research Unit, University of Grenoble, France) April 2013 - August 2013
Finatrade Holding SA (West Africa Regional Office) July 2009 - August 2012
British High Commission November 2008 - April 2009
Ghana-UK Chamber of Commerce and Industry November 2007 - October 2008
Canadian Trade Commission - High Commission of Canada September 2006 - October 2007
UNHCR Regional Support Hub for West & Central Africa July 2005 - August 2006
SOS Children's Villages January 2005 - June 2005
Skills
Trade Policy Anaysis, International..., Strategic Planning, International Trade Law, Qualitative Research, WTO Laws, Trade Regulation, Corporate Communications, International Trade..., Risk Management, Data Analysis, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Project Management, Program Evaluation, Climate Change, WIPO Laws, Procurement Contracts, Policy, Participatory..., International Trade, Government, Trade Facilitation, Research
Laura Anne Ayres
WTI MILE candidate, 2016
Law Practice
Education
World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland 2015 — 2016
MILE, international law and economics
University of Geneva 2015 — 2015
Internet Law
Manhattan School of Music 2003 — 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.) and Professional Studies degree, vocal performance
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), pre-law
Experience
Happy Coffee and Let's See What Works 2014 - 2014
(self) 2000 - August 2012
Skills
Personal Data Protection, Cross-cultural..., Westlaw, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Legal Assistance, Teaching, Legal Research, Document Review, Marketing, Litigation Support, Legal Documents, Wordperfect, Intellectual Property..., Internet Law, Lexis, Legal Writing
Luca Colonna
Assistant, International Aviation at European Commission (DG MOVE)
Public Policy
Education
College of Europe 2012 — 2013
MA in International Relations and Diplomacy of the EU
LUISS Guido Carli University 2009 — 2011
Master’s Degree, International Relations and Affairs
Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon 2008 — 2009
Erasmus study exchange (fall semester 2008)
Università degli Studi di Trieste 2006 — 2009
Laurea Triennale, Scienze Internazionali e Diplomatiche (SID, Polo di Gorizia)
World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland
Intensive Course on Trade, the Environment and Climate Change (April 2011)
Experience
European Commission (DG MOVE) September 2015 - Present
European Commission (DG TRADE, Unit D1) March 2015 - April 2015
European Commission (DG TRADE, Unit D1) October 2014 - February 2015
IFRI, Brussels Energy Desk July 2013 - December 2013
Skills
International..., Climate Change, Fair Trade, Renewable Energy Markets, Foreign Trade Policy, Sustainability, Energy Policy, Communication, Environmental Issues, Trade Negotiation, International..., European Affairs, Corporate Social..., International Trade
Mara Benita Wolf
Associate at Rüd Winkler Partner AG
Law Practice
Education
University of Bern, Switzerland 2012 — 2014
Master of Law (MLaw), International and European Law
World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland 2012 — 2012
Summer Academy on International Trade Regulation
University of Geneva, Switzerland 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
High School Vichuquén, Chile 2004 — 2005
Rotary Youth Exchange Student
Experience
Rüd Winkler Partner AG January 2015 - Present
Criminal Court and Labour Court, Lucerne September 2014 - December 2014
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs March 2012 - September 2013
Embassy of Switzerland in the United Kingdom September 2011 - January 2012
Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations April 2011 - July 2011
Urban Justice Center September 2010 - December 2010
Development Alternatives July 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Project Management, Governance, Intellectual Property, Politikfeldanalyse, Rechtsrecherche, Negotiation, Policy Analysis, Research, Außenpolitik, International Trade Law, Legal Advice, Foreign Policy, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Internationale..., Rechtsberatung, Völkerrecht, International Relations
Quan Zhao
Trade in Services Adviser at International Trade Centre
International Affairs
Education
World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland 2005 — 2006
Master’s Degree, International Law and Economics, Summa Cum Laude
Nanjing University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor’s Degree, International Relations and Affairs
Sun Yat-Sen University 1999 — 2001
Bachelor’s Degree, English Language and Literature
Experience
International Trade Centre September 2014 - Present
Permanent Mission of China to the WTO November 2009 - September 2014
Ministry of Commerce, China August 2005 - November 2009
Ministry of Commerce, China August 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Trade Negotiation, International Relations, International Trade Law, International Trade, European Union, Research, WTO, Chinese, Economics, Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Policy, English, Intellectual Property
Sergey Lakhno
Senior lawyer at Interpipe
Mining & Metals
Education
World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland 2002 — 2003
Master’s Degree, International Law and Economics
Kyiv National Economic University 1994 — 1999
Master’s Degree, International Investment Activities
Experience
Interpipe December 2006 - Present
USAID “Ukraine’s accession to the WTO / Investment promotion” Project August 2005 - December 2006
Ministry of economy of Ukraine October 2005 - August 2006
Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine October 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Strategy, Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, Management Consulting, International Trade Law, Management, Negotiation, Analysis, Market Research, International Trade, International Business, Business Strategy, Government Relations, WTO law, Trade remedies..., International Law, Cross-border..., Business Planning
YU Mengying
MILE student at WTI
Law Practice
Education
Universität Bern 2014 — 2015
Master's degree, International Business/Trade/Commerce
Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis 2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Law and Finance for development
Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille III) 2010 — 2011
Master's degree, International Law, European law and Foreign laws
Université de Perpignan Via Domitia 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Law
Wuhan University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, French Language and Literature
World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland
Master's degree, International Law and Economics
Experience
WTI AssistantDeheng-Shi&Chen AssociésSeptember 2012 - September 2014
Deheng Shi&Chen Associés October 2012 - July 2014
Zhong Lun Law Firm August 2012 - September 2012
Zhong Lun Law Firm August 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, WTO law, Excel, European Union, PowerPoint, Word, English, Languages, Research, Microsoft Word, International Law, Legal Assistance, International Trade, French, Public International Law, Chinese
Yeji Lee
SPS Intern at World Trade Organization
International Trade and Development
Education
World Trade Institute 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, International Law and Economics (MILE)
University of California, Berkeley 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Experience
World Trade Organization September 2015 - Present
C.V. Starr East Asian Library August 2013 - August 2014
NBC News May 2014 - July 2014
Tapas Media Inc. July 2013 - July 2014
Center for Asian American Media December 2012 - April 2013
Samsung Electronics January 2013 - January 2013
The Korea Times August 2012 - October 2012
Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco May 2012 - August 2012
The Korea Daily May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
International Trade Law, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Event Planning, Management, Social Networking, Marketing, Public Relations, Data Analysis, Research, Journalism, Leadership, International Economics, Policy Analysis
kamen diMitrov
boss at aesar
International Trade and Development
Education
World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland