Eugene Zapata-Garesché is the managing director for Latin America at 100 Resilient Cities (100RC). He oversees the nonprofit’s work with cities throughout the region, helping to build the capacities of local governments and develop international networks of urban cooperation. Prior to joining 100RC, Zapata-Garesché served as international advisor to the mayor of Mexico City. He also served as Latin America’s regional director of the World Fund for City Development and held the title of North American Secretary of METROPOLIS, an association of the world’s major cities. Zapata-Garesché has written and spoken frequently on the international affairs of cities and their governments, authoring several books and articles in major publications. He was named one of the 30 Future Leaders of Latin America by Latin American Development Bank (CAF) and recognized as a Knight of the National Order of Merit by the French Republic for his work on international relations. Zapata-Garesché holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and two master’s degrees: one in European integration from the London School of Economics and another in international development and cooperation from La Sorbonne.