Maria Valeria Budinich-Diez

Background

Budinich-Diez, Maria Valeria was born on September 1, 1958 in Tocopilla, Chile. Came to the United States, 1981. Daughter of Mateo and Sylvia (Diez) Budinich.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, University Centroamericana, Nicaragua, 1980. Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, University Texas, El Paso, 1985.

Career

Volunteer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Managua, Nicaragua, 1979-1980; director metal working branch, Industrial Programming Division, Ministry Industry, Managua, 1980-1981; researcher Engineering Consortium, University Texas, El Paso, 1983-1985; project officer, Appropriate Technology International, Washington, 1986-1988; director Latin/American division, Appropriate Technology International, Washington, 1988-1990; vice president operations, Appropriate Technology International, Washington, since 1990.

Membership

Vice president Engineering Students Association, Managua, 1979.

Interests

• Avocations: radio controlled airplane, tennis, walking.

Connections

1 child, Werner Federico.

Father:

Mateo Budinich

Mother:

Sylvia (Diez) Budinich

child:

Werner Federico Budinich-Diez