
TV and Radio Host
Mexico City Area, Mexico

TV and Radio Host
Mexico City Area, Mexico
Recognized international law and national security expert on Latin America with extensive experience in criminal law enforcement. Director of Mexico-based consulting firm that provides services to domestic and foreign companies and local government on political strategies, risk management, international negotiations, mediation, and training. Hosts a nation-wide daily news show for Radio Imagen in Mexico and a weekly TV show for Proyecto 40 (TV Azteca). Author of four books on security and foreign policy and is a weekly columnist published in major Mexican and US Spanish-speaking newspapers. Former deputy assistant secretary for the Department of Defense, White House policy advisor for the Office of the President’s Special Envoy for the Americas, and special assistant to the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. Currently working on a self defense manual for women that includes a DVD.
Negotiations conflict resolution expert and trainer. TV and radio host. columnist, political analyst in both English and Spanish. Expert on security matters in Mexico.
(Higher Education industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)
Professora del Departamento de Relaciones Internacionales. Actualmente dirijo un Seminario sobre Seguridad Nacional (www.seguridadnacionalhoy.blogspot.com)
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
January 2005 — Present (4 years 11 months)
Host "Seguridad Total" a weekly TV show, on Channel 40, in Spanish, every Tuesday at 6:00 pm. Seguridad Total provides weekly investigations and recomendations on security issues that concerns Mexican TV viewers.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Media Production industry)
August 2003 — Present (6 years 4 months)
Do you know what is happening in Mexico? Need a daily doses of analysis, in English, about Mexican politics? Join Ana Maria on "Imagen News" every day at 5:30 am and 11:00 PM at 90.5 FM. On the weekend tune-in to "Living in Mexico" a weekly summary of the most relevant news in Mexico. Check out her blog at www.mexicotoday.blogspot.com. Also, you can download both of these radio programs to your MP3 player and IPOD. Go to www.imagen.com.mx/nueva/ imagen news for information and instructions. Now, you can listen to Ana Maria whenever you want and wherever you wish.
(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Alternative Dispute Resolution industry)
January 2002 — Present (7 years 11 months)
We pride ourselves on providing practical and pragmatic advice and we strive to understand our client's problems from their perspective, so we can use our experience and skills to find creative and effective solutions. GRUPO SALAZAR is your Ivy- League connection and solution to your business challenges in Mexico. We offer our clients political and security analysis and risk assessment, and experienced mediators and negotiators. We also offer a variety of workshops including: “Living in Mexico”, “Negotiations for Foreigners” “Women Executives and Macho Negotiators”, “Personal Security Workshop”, “Negotiations for Public Officials” , “Leadership Workshop for Women.” See www.gruposalazar.com for more information.
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
July 1998 — January 2001 (2 years 7 months)
Oversaw a $1 billion annual budget that supports DOD’s counter-narcotics programs in the US and over 20 other nations. Developed and managed over 120 domestic and international programs involving thousands of military and defense personnel that respond to diverse requirements from a wide variety of U.S. agencies, including the State Department, DEA, FBI, Customs, Coast Guard, and the intelligence community. Directly supervised and managed the work of approximately 30 military and civilian officers with budgetary and programmatic responsibilities. Promoted the department’s counter-drug policy on both English and Spanish speaking television, radio and press, and other public and academic forums. As a result of her efforts at the Pentagon, in 2000 Ms. Salazar was recognized by Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the 100 most influential Hispanic Americans in the United States.
(Broadcast Media industry)
1997 — 1998 (1 year )
(Broadcast Media industry)
1994 — 1995 (1 year )
1986 — 1989
BA , Political Economies Industrial Societies , 1983 — 1986
Negotiation Training, self defense training, Blog technology.
Council on Foreign Relations
"Medal for Outstanding Public Service" and the "Joint Meritorious Award" by the U.S. Secretary of Defense, the "Medalla Militar-Ministerio de Defensa" by the Colombian President, and the "Orden Naval Almirante Padilla" by the Colombian Navy. In 2000 Ms. Salazar was recognized by Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the 100 most influential Hispanic Americans in the United States. She also was awarded the prestigious Henry G. Bennett Fellow from Oklahoma State University in 2006.