Natalia Castrejón Hurtado
In her role as Executive Assistant to the Ambassador of Mexico to the U.S., Natalia helped organize a meeting with our international Fellows during our recent Leadership Conference! Please enjoy the photos and learn more about Natalia.
Meeting with Sergio Aguirre Gamboa, Head of Communications at the Embassy of Mexico (fourth from left) and Natalia (fifth from left) along with our international Presidential Fellows.
Fellows asking Sergio questions about the U.S.-Mexico relationship.
What are you doing now?
I am the Executive Assistant to the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States.
How has the Fellowship impacted your career?
The fellowship was a unique opportunity to learn firsthand from public officials and policy experts in the United States. It allowed me to deepen my understanding of the U.S.–Mexico relationship and gain insight into internal governmental processes from a different perspective. I also had the chance to connect with peers from universities across the country and learn from their diverse experiences. Through this, I realized that people from around the world are willing to take responsibility and prepare themselves to drive meaningful change.
What is your favorite memory from the Fellowship?
During the conference in Washington, D.C., I was captivated by the energy of the city and inspired by meeting government officials, visiting an embassy, and engaging with professionals working in high level positions across different sectors. I remember walking through the streets thinking, “this is where I want to be.” A few months later, I packed my life and moved to D.C. to begin a position at the Embassy of Mexico. I still treasure that first photo in front of the Capitol, with big dreams and a renewed purpose.
What is your dream job?
I aspire to a career that contributes to building a more equitable and just world. I am particularly interested in working in public service or civil society, where I can help advance policies that have a tangible, positive impact on people’s lives.