As the founder, investor, and CEO of Supreme Origin, leading a multinational cannabis company with operations in Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey, Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil. Through two subsidiaries—Supreme Origin Brands and Supreme Origin Raw—the company is revolutionizing the cannabis industry by bridging Latin American cultivation with North American and European markets.**Supreme Origin Brands**- Strategic Alliances: Forged a co-branding partnership with Keef Brands, granting access to a distribution network of over 1,500 dispensaries across Nevada, Colorado, and New Jersey.- Product Development: Developed and registered innovative cannabis products for the adult-use market, utilizing high-quality raw materials sourced from Colombia.- Team Leadership: Assembled a world-class team with over 150 years of combined international cannabis experience.- Regulatory Compliance: Obtained all necessary permits and registrations, ensuring full compliance with U.S. state regulations.**Supreme Origin Raw**- Global Supply Chain: Established exclusive partnerships with: 4 industrial hemp cultivators in Colombia and Ecuador. 6 GACP-certified high-THC and high-CBD flower cultivators in Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, and the USA. 6 GMP-standard producers of crude oil, distillate, and isolate cannabinoids.- International Trade: Opened supply chains to import legal hemp and cannabis products into the USA, UK, Brazil, and the Czech Republic.- Distribution Network: Secured distribution agreements with CBD extraction laboratories in the USA, pharmacies in the UK, GACP flower distributors in Europe, and phytotherapeutic product distributors in Brazil.Social Impact:Farmers Recovering from Conflict: Initiated programs integrating Latin American communities affected by the drug war into the value chain, impacting over 1,000 families by providing sustainable economic opportunities.

Co-founded LatCann Inc, playing a pivotal role in uniting five licensed cannabis firms into a transformative 291-acre cultivation collective.Responsibilities:- Fundraising: Helped raise over $4 million in capital to fund operations and expansion.- Regulatory Compliance: Assisted in obtaining 13 cultivation and production licenses, ensuring full compliance with Colombian regulations.- Operational Management: Led the planning and execution of producing high-CBD and high-THC cannabis flowers under GACP standards.- Market Expansion: Facilitated access to distribution channels in the European Union, enhancing international reach.- International Partnerships: Established key partnerships in the USA, Spain, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, expanding the global footprint.

As part of the founding team at Kunna (acquired by Creso Pharma), contributed to obtaining Colombia's first legal cannabis cultivation and manufacturing license in 2016.Responsibilities:- Community Engagement: Developed programs to integrate local communities into the cannabis value chain.- Social Responsibility Initiatives: Implemented projects that improved the livelihoods of over 500 local farmers.- Regulatory Navigation: Assisted in navigating complex legal frameworks to achieve full operational compliance.- Acquisition Success: Played a key role in the company's acquisition by Creso Pharma, leading to a 15% increase in shareholder value.- Social Impact: Enhanced community relations, reducing local opposition by 40% through social programs.

At FHI 360, developed strategies to address the Venezuelan migrant humanitarian crisis in Colombia.Responsibilities:- Policy Development: Drafted policy documents that informed national emergency response strategies.- Healthcare Collaboration: Worked with the National Institute of Health to enhance primary healthcare in border zones.- Network Expansion: Strengthened health and nutrition partnerships within Colombia and Ecuador.

Supported the implementation of the peace agreement between the FARC guerrillas and the Colombian government.Responsibilities:- Community Engagement: Engaged over 200,000 citizens across 16 subregions and 170 municipalities.- Strategic Planning: Developed Development Programs with a Territorial Focus (PDET).- Resource Mobilization: Secured funding and resources with national, departmental, and municipal authorities.- Territorial Development: Facilitated projects impacting 36% of the national territory.

Directed the social component of the USAID Colombia Responde program and served as Acting Director in two regional offices.Contributions:- Program Management: Oversaw initiatives in 26 municipalities to enhance economic opportunities and social development.- Infrastructure Development: Led projects improving access to roads and electricity.- Governance and Land Formalization: Advanced governance structures and land formalization efforts.- Regional Leadership: As Acting Director, managed coordination with mayors, governors, and civil society organizations in two regional offices over 3 years.- Economic Growth: Contributed to a 15% increase in local economies.- Infrastructure Projects: Completed over 100 projects, benefiting thousands.- Leadership Recognition: Improved regional operations efficiency by 20% during tenure as Acting Director.

Led efforts advancing Colombia’s post-conflict landscape.Contributions:- Development of Victimization Risk Index: Created a tool to assess and prevent victimization in conflict zones. The index is utilized today to allocate resources effectively and has received recognition for its impact on policy-making.- Institutional Coordination: Served as the unit's representative in institutional coordination spaces for victimization prevention.- Community Rehabilitation: Implemented the "Returning Is Living" strategy, enabling over 12,000 families to return safely.- Emergency Assistance: Assisted over 400,000 victims of mass displacement.- Policy Impact: The Victimization Risk Index informed national strategies and received commendations from governmental bodies.- Child Protection: Launched the "Mambrú No Va a la Guerra" campaign to prevent child recruitment.

Participated in a think tank dedicated to preventing emergencies from armed conflict.Contributions:- Crisis Prevention Strategies: Developed methodologies to avert crises and reduce war impacts.- Humanitarian Assistance: Provided aid to over 160,000 individuals affected by conflict.- Institutional Representation: Acted as the unit's representative in coordination efforts for victimization prevention.- Policy Development: Influenced national emergency prevention policies.