I lead a non-profit organization that fosters active, informed, and engaged citizens through innovative experiential learning strategies. Our work focuses on three core pillars: civic education, where we deepen students' understanding of democracy and civic participation; youth leadership, empowering young leaders with the skills to create positive change; and informed citizenship, equipping individuals with the tools to navigate digital spaces responsibly, counter disinformation, and reduce… Show more I lead a non-profit organization that fosters active, informed, and engaged citizens through innovative experiential learning strategies. Our work focuses on three core pillars: civic education, where we deepen students' understanding of democracy and civic participation; youth leadership, empowering young leaders with the skills to create positive change; and informed citizenship, equipping individuals with the tools to navigate digital spaces responsibly, counter disinformation, and reduce polarization. Under my leadership, CIVIX Colombia has impacted over 500,000 students in 1,800 schools, strengthened the socio-emotional skills and democratic knowledge of more than 1,370 young leaders, and spearheaded media literacy and civic education initiatives that have trained over 8,000 educators nationwide. Show less

• Subject: Political and Economic Geography. Faculty of International Business Administration.

• I was the main person in charge of the good implementation and articulation of all the activities, results, and objectives of the Action, contributing to the strengthening of democracy and peace in Colombia. We directly benefit more than 6,000 people and more than 70 organizations through our activities. More than 300,000 people interacted with the content we created about peace, political participation, transparency, and women's participation, among others. As Project Manager I was in charge… Show more • I was the main person in charge of the good implementation and articulation of all the activities, results, and objectives of the Action, contributing to the strengthening of democracy and peace in Colombia. We directly benefit more than 6,000 people and more than 70 organizations through our activities. More than 300,000 people interacted with the content we created about peace, political participation, transparency, and women's participation, among others. As Project Manager I was in charge of coordinating the monitoring and follow-up processes with the Colombian and Netherlands team; of the official representation of the Action with strategic actors; as well as the preparation of the technical and programmatic reports required by our headquarters and by the European Union. Show less

• I managed and coordinated the search for funds and alliances for the entity's projects with national and international stakeholders. I gave advice to the entity on the improvement of programs related to education for democracy, political participation, electoral issues, and civic values; as well as in the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of cooperation projects. I managed the arrival of the Student Vote project of the organization ‘CIVIX Canada’ which has reached more than 75,000… Show more • I managed and coordinated the search for funds and alliances for the entity's projects with national and international stakeholders. I gave advice to the entity on the improvement of programs related to education for democracy, political participation, electoral issues, and civic values; as well as in the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of cooperation projects. I managed the arrival of the Student Vote project of the organization ‘CIVIX Canada’ which has reached more than 75,000 students and 200 schools in its Colombian version: Voto Estudiantil. Show less

• I led the elaboration of the International Cooperation and Alliances Strategy for the Presidency Early Childhood Commission, which became an integral part of the entity's work during the following years. In order to do that, I had to identify and manage the attainment of financing resources of the national and international order for the strengthening of the policy of the Commission. Additionally, I supported the implementation of a 2017-2018 Action Plan and a government-civil society… Show more • I led the elaboration of the International Cooperation and Alliances Strategy for the Presidency Early Childhood Commission, which became an integral part of the entity's work during the following years. In order to do that, I had to identify and manage the attainment of financing resources of the national and international order for the strengthening of the policy of the Commission. Additionally, I supported the implementation of a 2017-2018 Action Plan and a government-civil society relationship mechanism for the Strategy. Show less

• As National Professional, I advised the Directorate in making decisions related to alliances, national political context, project financing, and political agenda. I also trained the Foundation teams in organizational strengthening, alliances, and project management in 7 cities in Colombia. Furthermore, I designed and coordinated participatory development planning strategies that strengthened more than 60 social organizations, in topics related to education for peace, democratic processes, and… Show more • As National Professional, I advised the Directorate in making decisions related to alliances, national political context, project financing, and political agenda. I also trained the Foundation teams in organizational strengthening, alliances, and project management in 7 cities in Colombia. Furthermore, I designed and coordinated participatory development planning strategies that strengthened more than 60 social organizations, in topics related to education for peace, democratic processes, and management skills. Show less

• I supported the Directorate of Good Governance and Democracy through the realization of proposals and direction of thematic groups for events and managed alliances with speakers, journalists, deans, and university personnel in the assigned subjects. Under my coordination, there were 3 conjuncture forums with media impact, 7 visits by journalists to universities in the country within the framework of the project, and the great Bogotá 2038 forum. Additionally, I had to generate content for the… Show more • I supported the Directorate of Good Governance and Democracy through the realization of proposals and direction of thematic groups for events and managed alliances with speakers, journalists, deans, and university personnel in the assigned subjects. Under my coordination, there were 3 conjuncture forums with media impact, 7 visits by journalists to universities in the country within the framework of the project, and the great Bogotá 2038 forum. Additionally, I had to generate content for the magazine and the website. Show less

• I attended and elaborated reports on the sessions of the Congress of the Republic of interest for the Ministry Liaison Office. I supported the relationship with political parties, offered advice on the Law Projects assigned by the Office, and collaborated in the accompaniment of the political control sessions and in the follow-up of the requests for information made by the congressmen.

• I proposed operational recommendations to the government client for the reformulation of the public policy of returns and relocation. I documented and analyzed the relevant international experiences for the Returns and Relocations Unit. I also supported the design of the methodology; the characterization of the problem; and the strategy of implementation and evaluation of public policy.