Paula Ordóñez

Cultural Communicator

Making Heritage Accessible

About me

A dedicated Cultural Communication and Audience Engagement Specialist with a background in Social and Cultural Anthropology. I craft inclusive narratives and innovative strategies to make cultural heritage accessible and engaging for diverse publics, fostering meaningful connections and enriching experiences.

My Experience

10/2025 – Current

European Heritage Label (EHL Bureau) — European Union

Youth Advisory Board Member (Traineeship) | Remote

Advised on strategies to enhance youth participation in European Heritage Label sites, focusing on visibility, sustainability, and audience engagement.
Co-organized cultural events and online initiatives fostering dialogue around European heritage.
Contributed to multimedia content (videos, podcasts, social media) promoting cultural heritage across Europe.
Participated in training sessions and field visits to EHL sites to explore management practices and best examples of heritage interpretation.

6/2025 – Current

The Museum of Childhood Ireland

Cultural Advisor & Educational Mediator | Dublin, Ireland

Developed thematic programmes and interpretive strategies for exhibitions focused on childhood, memory, and identity.
Facilitated inclusive educational activities to enhance cultural access for families and school groups.
Contributed to the museum’s curatorial planning and public engagement initiatives, aligning with DEI and audience development goals.
Supported interdepartmental collaboration to ensure cohesion between exhibitions, education, and outreach.

4/2024 – Current

European Young Museologists Link

Co-founder & Content and Digital Strategies Coordinator | Remote

Developed and implemented communication strategies to increase the platform’s visibility in the cultural sector.
Managed EYML’s LinkedIn pages (Spanish and English), growing the combined follower base to over 3,700 and producing posts with high engagement metrics.
Created multimedia content (articles, videos, visuals) on museum innovation and heritage interpretation.
Coordinated collaborative projects with young professionals and institutions across Europe.
Managed editorial calendar and cross-platform publication.

12/2020 – 9/2023

SantÁngela Healthcare

Community Engagement & Communications Officer (Part-Time) | Utrera, Spain

• Developed and implemented communication strategies to promote SantÁngela’s programmes and services in
rural areas, ensuring accessibility and clarity for diverse audiences.
• Created accessible content (videos, newsletters, social media) explaining complex mental health and social care
information to patients, families, and local communities.
• Coordinated community workshops, information sessions, and participatory activities linked to the residential
resource, focusing on patients affected by psychiatric conditions.
• Acted as liaison between SantÁngela and municipal stakeholders in Utrera, facilitating collaboration for organising
activities and outreach programmes with residents

10/2022 – 7/2023

IQ2 Consultores

EU Project Manager | Seville, Spain

• Developed and implemented risk and fraud prevention policies specific to EU Next Generation Funds risk and
fraud prevention policies.
• Designed strategic measures to detect, assess, and mitigate fraud risks related to the European Agricultural Fund
for Rural Development (EAFRD).
• Ensured all fraud management processes adhered to EU compliance standards and regulations.
• Produced detailed investigative reports, providing risk assessments for stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

10/2018 – 9/2020

ASANA - Andalusian Association of Anthropology

Cultural Communicator | Seville, Spain

• Co-created and hosted a radio podcast on Andalusian and Spanish folklore, translating anthropological research
into engaging content for diverse audiences
• Developed intergenerational outreach initiatives, facilitating heritage transmission to children, students, and
older audiences through storytelling and multimedia formats.
• Promoted ASANA’s cultural and research resources via newsletters, public events, and digital platforms,
increasing audience engagement and visibility.
• Produced educational content and guided public engagement activities, ensuring accessible and inclusive
communication of anthropological knowledge.