TIJUANA INNOVADORA

WHO WE
ARE?

Imagine an initiative that transformed a city and became a citizen movement with a global presence. That is Tijuana Innovadora.

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Founders of Tijuana Innovadora

Visionary people who transformed a citizen's dream into a global movement. Their leadership marked the start of a project that today inspires, connects and enriches Tijuana and the world.

José Galicot Behar

Founding leader and driving force behind the citizen movement that gave rise to Tijuana Innovadora.

Jaye Galicot

Co-founder and a key figure in consolidating the first editions of Tijuana Innovadora.

Alejandro Bustamante Rodríguez

Founder who drove the link between the business sector and social innovation.

Tomás Perrín Escobar

Founder remembered for his commitment to culture and Tijuana's social development.

Arq. Jack Winer Darszon

Founder and visionary architect who left a legacy in the planning and design of socially impactful projects.

History

Tijuana Innovadora A.C. was born from the community's drive in 2010, a synergy to coordinate an event that would showcase the city's strengths, which grew into a collective effort that opened countless opportunities and community proposals to promote the city's virtues, talents, vocations and passions. With unprecedented consistency, the movement is today a catalyst for initiatives across the region, a citizen platform that brings together creative proposals for social innovation to raise the quality of life of the people of Tijuana.

Mission

To drive the development of citizens through innovative proposals with social impact, promoting good actions and a sense of belonging by bringing society together in collaboration with different social actors, in a collective effort that helps improve the quality of life of the people of Tijuana.

Vision

To be a space for citizens to exchange ideas, proposals and projects that generate social awareness and continuous action, working with different social actors within a professional, credible and effective structure, creating a permanent movement for social improvement.

Board of Directors

A team of leaders committed to guiding the mission of Tijuana Innovadora. Each member brings experience, strategic vision and a passion for social development.

José Galicot Behar

Chairman of the Board

Alejandra Santos de la Fuente

Vice Presidency / Director of the Walk of Fame

Hernando Durán Cabrera

Director of Tijuana Verde

Francisco Orozco Díaz

Director of the House of Ideas

Alfredo Flores

Director of Líderes

Claudia Basurto García

Binational Director

Jorge Soto

Director of the Tijuana Youth Symphony

Karina Morales

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Our Team

A diverse group of professionals, creatives and committed citizens who make Tijuana Innovadora's social innovation possible.

Yair Hernández

Institutional Development Coordinator

Claudia Basurto

Binational Vice President

Liliana Rodríguez

Binational Communications

Patricia Martínez

Accounting

Karina Morales

Legal

Karen León

Administration and Legal

Erika López

Marketing

Rigoberto Domínguez

Communications

Noé González

Art in Industry Coordinator

Francisco Orozco

Director of the House of Ideas

Luz Serrano

House of Ideas Coordinator

Benita Salgado

House of Ideas Maintenance

Ary Villa

InnovaModa Creative Director

Vianney Landa

Logistics Director

Alfredo Flores

Director of Líderes

Ivonne Barrera Berriel

Líderes Coordinator

Alejandra Santos

Vice Presidency / Director of the Walk of Fame

Noemí Estrada

Vice Presidency Liaison / Walk of Fame Coordinator

Jorge Soto

Director of the Tijuana Youth Symphony

Hernando Durán

Director of Tijuana Verde

Karla Meraz

Tijuana Verde Coordinator

José Bryant González

Technical Support at the House of Ideas

Gabriela Anguiano

Designer

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A MOVEMENT THAT GROWS AND TRANSFORMS

Tijuana Innovadora is a platform that drives change through social, cultural, scientific and technological initiatives, bringing local talent together to create global impact.