Dr. Carmen M. Castro, D.B.A. is a Financial Services Professional working out of Miami, Florida and Dr. Castro is also the Founder & CEO of Aurora International Global Educational Companies, Corporation since 2006, where Dr. Castro develops Educational Programs for Executive MBAs and Doctoral Programs in Executive DBAs in International Entrepreneurship, International Economic Development, International Financial Management, Financial Services, and understanding the International Economic Free Zones in the Middle East, South America, Eastern Europe and Russia, Business Development Strategies, Global Market Entry, International Trade, and Global Marketing. Now, Dr. Castro is sharing her overall knowledge base in Financial Services Planning Industry for new Business Entrepreneurs in South Florida as well as the Economic Development Zone in Broward County and Boca Raton, and Miami Economic Development Zones. Dr. Castro is a Chamber Member of the Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Boca Raton, and Miami Chamber of Commerce where Dr. Castro conducts her seminars in Financial Services for Startup Companies, and Veteran Entrepreneurs seeking global expansion into the Dubai market in the UAE. Dr. Castro is also a World-Renowned Motivational Speaker of International Business and Comparative Economics Systems, International Economist, International Published Author in International Business Research Journals and Dr. Castro has written Academic Textbooks on Hispanic Women in International Business Consulting, Pharmaceutical Industry in Venture Capital Funding, and International Crowdfunding on Wall Street. Dr. Castro has also been a Distinguished Professor of International Business and International Entrepreneurial Business Development for over 16 years and Dr. Castro has held the following academic positions International Dean of the School of Business and Technology, and Vice President of International Academic Affairs in the UAE and Europe, in over 50 International Countries around the world. Dr. Castro´s niche markets are the Middle East, Europe, China, and the Americas. Dr. Carmen M. Castro, D.B.A. has also been a Guest Speaker at the 12th, WOIBEX on March 8th, 2010, at the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai which is the most expensive and the world’s only seven stars hotel in the world and this event was organized by Mr. Ali Al Kamali who is the Managing Director of Datamatix. Dr. Castro spoke on the topic of International Business Opportunities in the Middle East and the Empowerment of Women in the Middle East from Abu Dhabi and Dubai, for Emirati Women Business-Owners to understand how to conduct International Business around the world as well as for African Women Business-Owners in the field of International Business and International Economic Development. Dr. Castro was asked for the second time to once again; become a Guest Speaker and Panelist at the 7th Leading CEO Summit and the 7th Middle East CEO Awards at The Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai on April 21st, 2010, by Mr. Ali Al Kamali. The Summit witnessed the presence of His Royal Highness and President of the UAE, Sheikh Khaild Bin Zayed Sagar Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Bin Zayed Group UAE. The panel discussion was on Middle East CEO's and the Challenges facing them when it comes to Business Opportunities for the GCCs region. This presentation was also witness by His Royal Highness of Dubai and Ruler of Dubai, His Royal Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who is also the Vice President of the UAE. International Awards 1. International Venture Capital Guru Entrepreneur Award of 2021, The Investment Group in New York City. 2. Exceptional Women of Excellence Award 2018, The Women Economic Forum 2018 in New Delhi, India. 3. Most Influential Female Latina of The Middle East Cultural Icon Legacy Award 2017 by the Hispanic Business Owners of the City of New York and Washington, D.C. Networks. 4. Houston Woman Magazine "Houston's 50 Most Influential Women of 2014 Houston, Texas 5. Ana G. Méndez Excellence in International Business and Entrepreneurial Education Award of 2014. San Juan, Puerto Rico 6. Top 5 Most Influential and Successful Female CEOs and Entrepreneurs in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East 2014. Dubai UAE 7. The Global Female Economic Champion Award of 2013, Dubai UAE 8. Global Hall of Fame Economic Champion 2013, CEO Clubs Networks Worldwide. Dubai UAE Dr. Castro has earned the following Educational Degrees: Doctor of Business Administration in International Business and Comparative Economics from the University of Sarasota, and Master´s Degree in International Business from the University of Sarasota and a Bachelor´s Degree in Economics and Management from Empire State College (SUNY).

Sector of Activity:

Construction, Education, Energy Oil/Gas, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Pharma, Public Private Partnerships, Renewal Energy, Chemical Industries, Transport, Real Estate

Business Advisory Consulting Experience:

Construction - Very High Experience (15 years)
Energy - Very High Experience (15 years)
Healthcare - Very High Experience (15 years)
Industrial - Very High Experience (15 years)
Logistics - Very High Experience (15 years)
Medical Devices - Very High Experience (15 years)
Real Estate - Very High Experience (15 years)
Renewal Energy - Very High Experience (15 years)
Technology - Very High Experience (15 years)

Project Director:

Banking-Finance
High Expertise (29 years)
I have been working around the world for financing and business development.

Industrial Experience:

Banking-Finance - High Experience (15 years)
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Biotech - High Experience (15 years)
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Construction - High Experience (20 years)
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Energy - High Experience (15 years)
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Government - High Experience (20 years)
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Healthcare - High Experience (15 years)
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Hospitality - High Experience (20 years)
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Industrial - High Experience (15 years)
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Infrastructure - High Experience (15 years)
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Logistics - High Experience (15 years)
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Real Estate - High Experience (15 years)
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Renewal Energy - High Experience (15 years)
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Technology - High Experience (15 years)
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Others - High Experience (29 years)
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