Dr. Vanessa Rubio Márquez

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vanessa Rubio-Márquez is a seasoned academic and public service professional with 25 years of experience in Mexico's government, where she has held various high-ranking positions, including Senator and Deputy Minister in Finance, making history as the first woman to occupy such a role. She has also worked in Social Development and Foreign Affairs, gaining extensive experience in international relations and negotiations. Vanessa has represented Mexico in numerous international forums, including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and G-20. Her academic work spans 14 years, with a focus on policy-making, finance, and social development. Vanessa has also been a prolific author, contributing to various national newspapers and journals in Mexico. She is fluently bilingual in Spanish and English and currently serves as the Associate Dean of Extended Education at the LSE School of Public Policy, where she directs the MPA Double Degrees Programme.

Research Interests

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.