Champion for Women in Leadership at IPADE
María del Carmen Bernal González is a distinguished academic and advocate for women in senior management roles, serving as the Director of the Research Center for Women in Senior Management and Professor in Human Resources Management at IPADE. With a PhD in Pedagogy from the University of Navarra, Dr. Bernal González has made significant contributions to the field through her research, publications, and advocacy work. She has authored several influential books on women in leadership and regularly contributes to major business publications on related topics. Her expertise is widely recognized, leading to her involvement in prestigious roles such as membership in the Mexican Delegation of the Women's Forum for the Economy & Society, advisory positions for major corporations like Walmart de México, and representation of Mexico at international forums like Women 20. Dr. Bernal González's work, which earned her the Mujer Construye Award, effectively bridges academic research with practical applications in business and policy, making her a respected voice in advancing gender equality in senior leadership positions across Mexico and beyond.