Paulina Madrid
College Coach
As a College Coach at Empowered Education, Paulina helps students shape compelling application narratives, explore career paths, and stay on top of deadlines. With international experience across Europe and the U.S., she brings a global mindset and real-world insight to her coaching. Her approachable style and strategic guidance help students apply with confidence and authenticity.
Paulina’s Journey
Paulina graduated as class salutatorian from the American School of Tegucigalpa (AST) in 2017, actively participating in volleyball tournaments across the region and attending Model United Nations conferences in major U.S. cities. She earned her bachelor’s degree in International Economics and Management from Bocconi University in Milan, where she also joined Global Business Brigades and traveled to Ghana to consult for local businesses. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship at Brown University, and cross-registered at Harvard University to expand her learning experience.
Paulina’s Educational Background
Class of 2017
High School Diploma in Science and Humanities
Class of 2021
International Economics and Management
Class of 2025
MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
Professional Experience
After graduating from Bocconi, Paulina worked for two years at a SaaS startup in Barcelona, gaining hands-on experience in the startup world. While at Brown, she interned at a venture capital fund, merging her interests in entrepreneurship and innovation. She also participated in an immersion trip to San Francisco, where she visited leading tech companies and VC firms—an experience she describes as one of the most exciting of her graduate journey.
What our students have to say about Paulina:
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Liah Fernandez, Accepted to: MSU, Tec de Monterrey, Baylor University, UMiami, Purdue, and Notre Dame
“I had an amazing experience working with Paulina for my college application journey. From the start, she was patient and really took the time to understand my goals and concerns. She always encouraged me to stay focused, even when the process felt overwhelming. Paulina provided clear, thoughtful advice on how to approach each part of my application, and she helped me make decisions that felt right for me. Her guidance made a huge difference in my college journey, and I’m grateful for her support. I highly recommend Empowered to anyone looking for personalized, caring advice throughout the application process.”