Revenue Strategies: Paths to Financing

Laura Catalina Mendoza Neira, una mente curiosa y una amante incansable de la música y el arte. Con una formación sólida como músico y una pasión desenfrenada por el desarrollo de proyectos culturales, cree en el poder transformador del arte.



Tengo un Master en Music Business y como violonchelista, en mi trayectoria como músico y gestor, he podido tener la oportunidad de tener una mirada de 360 grados de la industria musical gracias a los 20 años de experiencia que me acompañan.



Mi experiencia laboral y educativa demuestra mi capacidad para desempeñarme en roles de liderazgo y gestionar proyectos con éxito.

Dean of Cohort Affairs at The Global Leaders Institute I Directora at Somos CaPAZes I Acumen Fellow 2021.



Creative, energetic and analytical Nonprofit Management Professional with a focus on education, peace building, social justice through arts and innovation. Graduate from New York University with a degree of Arts Administration with a well-grounded experience working in dynamic multicultural environments. Experience in program management, strategic planning and global programs. Quick learner, strategic thinker, culture lover, positive “can do” attitude and problem solver with a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset.

Associate Professor of Management (Early Tenure) at the MVS School of Business & Economics - California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) in Camarillo, CA (USA). I received my DBA from IE Business School (July 2017), my MBA from the Graduate School of Management at Boston University, and my Law Degree from Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICADE in Madrid (Spain). I am a proud Spanish Fulbright Scholar (1998-2000), Paul R. Lawrence Fellow (2016), and B Academics Founding Board Member (2019).



During the AY 2020-2021, I served as the Academic Director for CSUCI Online Business Program, and since January 2022, I am also a Faculty Lead at CI Solutions, our student-run agency.



During the AY 2023-2024, I am enjoying my sabbatical and working on different research projects.



Before moving to the United States, my career was in financial services and management consulting on both sides of the Atlantic, helping banks and other organizations to use technology to achieve their business objectives. At CSUCI, I am actively researching social entrepreneurship, social enterprises, hybrid organizations, B Corps, as well as non-profit organizations engaging in Earned Income Strategies (EIS). I am also a strong advocate for the use of service learning, study abroad, and technology in higher education.