Shavon Bell
Research Analyst
Paris, France
Languages: English, Spanish, French
“CoRe’s approach leverages cross-border expertise to connect lived experience with global insight, recognizing that transformative solutions emerge when knowledge travels across contexts. By bridging actors from different regions, sectors, and levels of decision-making, CoRe fosters collaboration that is both locally grounded and internationally informed.”
As a Research Analyst with CoRe, Shavon focuses on outcome analysis, strategic cross-regional partnerships, narrative building, and research across CoRe’s projects in both Latin America and Africa. She is an analytical and curious international professional, having supported multilateral institutions, the private sector, civil society, and academia in advancing innovation and sustainable development. Hailing from New York and of Panamanian background, she cultivates fruitful relationships and conducts in-depth analysis using her fluency in English, Spanish and French. Through her work, she contributes to the revitalization of effective cross-border solutions and collaborations using the axes of systems thinking, environmental governance, and multistakeholder cooperation. Specializing in research, strategy, and partnerships, her work reflects a commitment to impactful collaboration around evidence-based strategies. Her previous experience includes roles within UNESCO, the OECD, Macro Advisory Partners, New York University, and the Mission of Panamá to the United Nations in New York. Shavon holds a Bachelor’s degree from Brown University, a Master’s in International Public Management from Sciences Po Paris, and a Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University.