Cristina Álvarez - Studied Economics at Clark University and the London School of Economics, holds an MPA from the University of Pennsylvania, and is certified as an Essence and Conscious Leadership Coach. With 37 years of professional experience, including at the Banco de la República and in co-creating or co-directing social sector entities such as the Women's Banks Association, United Way Colombia (formerly Dividend for Colombia), Connection Colombia, and Coschool.

 

Carlos Betancur - Founded BTODigital in Spain, a consultancy in digital transformation of marketing and sales.  He holds a degree in electronic engineering (UPB), an Executive MBA (EAE Business School), a master's in industrial economics and markets (UC3M), and a master's in pharmaco-economics (UC3M). Recognized as one of the 20 leaders in Digital Marketing in Latin America by Merca 2.0 magazine in 2022 and is part of the Google Partners Leadership Circle. Author of the book "Digital Marketing: Strategies for Business Revolution".

 

Melissa Castillo - Medical Doctor from Pontificia Bolivariana University. Otorhinolaryngologist from Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina. Fellow in Otology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary – Harvard Medical School. Faculty and Researcher at the School of Medicine, Pontificia Bolivariana University. Medical Director at the Dizziness and Vertigo Center in Medellin. Director of Operations at The Vertigo Academy S.A.S. Research Coordinator at Vertigo and Dizziness Centers in Mexico and Colombia. External researcher at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. The only Colombian woman member of the American Neurotology Society, Schuknecht Otopathology Society, and Vestibular Disorders Association. 

 

Vicky Chehebar - Psychologist graduated from Boston University.  She has volunteered at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and worked at the Juanfe Foundation in Cartagena. Currently, she is a Parent Coach, Vice President of the Board of Techo Colombia, and an active member of various community and philanthropic organizations in both Colombia and the United States.

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Catalina Cock - Social entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in development and sustainability. She is co-founder and Director of the Mi Sangre Foundation and previously worked at the Friends of Chocó Foundation.  Catalina is internationally recognized for her work and has been distinguished as an Ashoka Fellow, Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and awarded as Social Innovator 2024 by the World Economic Forum and the Schwab Foundation, among others.

 

José Camilo Córdoba - Political scientist with an emphasis on public management, graduated from the Pontifical Javeriana University in Bogotá; master's in Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies from Newcastle University in the United Kingdom. He was the winner in 2016 and nominated in 2011 for the distinction as "Afro Colombian of the Year", awarded by the newspaper El Espectador and the Color de Colombia Foundation. Currently, he serves as Manager of the Banco de la República in Quibdó.

 

Diana Dajer - Lawyer and specialist in administrative law with a distinguished career in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Master's in public policy and doctorate in socio-legal studies from the University of Oxford. Currently, Manager of Citizen Participation at the Corona Foundation and a board member of People Powered. 

 

Federico Gómez - Professional in Business Administration with experience in leading agro-industrial and agroforestry projects. Currently, he is a manager and operations manager at an international firm dedicated to cocoa agroforestry projects in Colombia.

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David Gómez - David is a designer and economist, co-founder of NOUS, a tech startup backed by venture capital. He is a former consultant at McKinsey. David graduated Summa Cum Laude as an Administrator and Magna Cum Laude as an Economist from the University of the Andes. He holds a Master's in Economics from the same institution and a Master's in Management from Toulouse Business School (Dual degree).

 

Daniel López - Daniel is an educator, consultant, and lecturer in strategy, entrepreneurship, leadership, and change management.  Daniel is the founder of Public Design and the Laboratory of Adaptive Social Innovation (LISA).  With a Master's in Public Policy and an economist by training, his work focuses on strengthening social leaders and innovation strategies.

 

Juan Manuel Lozano - Juan is a lawyer with a Master's in Administrative Law.  He has directed local government processes on planning and development towards the 2030 agenda. Juan was Secretary of Government of Ibagué and Acting Mayor of the city in the period that ended in 2019 and a pre-candidate for the Chamber of Representatives for Tolima.

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Alejandro Maldonado - Founder of Appian Education Ventures, and his executive coaching practice focuses on increasing the effectiveness of CEOs and professionals.  He holds a BS in Economics from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania (magna cum laude) and an MBA from Harvard Business School. His work extends to multiple boards of directors and non-profit organizations, including Accupac, Blush Bar, Ocean Lane Capital, Ventures Foundation, and Teach for America's Colombia Chapter.

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Catalina Martínez - Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Center for Reproductive Rights, Catalina has led processes to promote and protect sexual and reproductive rights in different Latin American contexts. Her experience in organizations such as the IACHR and the UNDP supports her commitment to human rights. She is part of movements that fight for the autonomy and dignity of women and girls, including Niñas No Madres and Causa Justa.

 

Andrés Felipe Medina - A lawyer from the Universidad del Rosario with a specialization in commercial law from the same university. He holds an LL.M (Master of Laws) from the New York University School of Law. For several years, he has focused on aircraft and project financing. Currently, he works in the unconventional renewable energy sector as Legal and Regulatory Director at Mainstream Renewable Power.

 

María Lilina Mor - An international development specialist with experience in generating alliances with Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability teams from multinational companies, governmental entities, and multilateral organizations to incorporate social investment approaches in regional projects. Currently, the Director of Strategic Alliances and Development at Pro Mujer, promoting gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean.

 

John Moreno-Escobar - With a professional career in Public Affairs and Latin American Studies and a Master's in Public Administration (MPA), both from Baruch College part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, he is currently the Director of Growth for LATAM at the National Society of Leadership and Success.

 

Pedro Navas - Born in Bogotá in 1981, with a background in Industrial Engineering and a Master's in Administration. Pedro has ventured into the floriculture sector, entrepreneurship, and hotel management, currently serving as the manager of a family entertainment company. 

 

Zuly Peláez - A woman from Istmina (Chocó), a social entrepreneur, and a floral designer. Zuly is the founder of "Rosa Púrpura Taller Floral y Eventos" and the Administrative Director of Casa Innovation, a foundation that promotes sustainable development and empowers underestimated social entrepreneurs: 1) Afro-descendants and indigenous peoples; 2) women; 3) LGBTQ+ individuals; 4) people in displacement or migrants; and 5) youth.

 

Juan Fermín Restrepo - Currently, Juan is the General Manager of Ladrillera Santafé, a company where he also held the positions of Vice President of Finance and Vice President of Operations. Juan graduated in Business Administration from CESA, was a scholarship recipient of AIEJ at Kansai Gaidai University in Japan, and obtained a Specialization in Corporate Finance from CESA, as well as an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, IL, USA. Currently, he is a member of the Board of Directors of CESA, the Board of Directors of Camacol Bogotá Cundinamarca, the Tomás Rueda Vargas Foundation, and CTP Médica.

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Germán Sahid - Expert member of the Strategic Hub for Organized Crime of the Royal United Service of London, Senior Advisor to the General Command and General Staff of the Colombian Military Forces. He is a professional in International Relations from the Universidad del Rosario, graduated from the International Security and Intelligence program at the University of Cambridge and King's College London, and a holds a Master of Public Administration from the London School of Economics.

 

Santiago Salazar - An orthopedic surgeon from the University of Rosario affiliated with the Santa Fé de Bogotá University Hospital program, specializing in hand surgery and microsurgery from the University of Strasbourg (France). Alongside his medical-surgical training, he pursued a Master's in Physical Instrumentation (Technological University of Pereira) and a Ph.D. in biomechanics and biomaterials (University of Strasbourg).

 

Paola Vásquez - A corporate lawyer and an (LLM) graduate from Columbia University in New York with nearly 25 years of experience in business law. She lived for 6 months in San José del Guaviare as part of the Opción Colombia - Red de Solidaridad Social program. Paola worked as a volunteer assistant at the Constitutional Court with Magistrate Carlos Gaviria and joined Baker & McKenzie.