Creating Lasting Change Through Leadership
Throughout my career, I have worked alongside governments, international organizations, businesses, academia and communities to strengthen institutions, foster collaboration and create sustainable solutions that improve people's lives. My work is driven by the belief that lasting change happens when strong leadership, trusted partnerships and local ownership come together.
United Nations Development Programme
Supporting governments and UNDP Country Offices across Latin America, Africa and Asia to strengthen collective action, inclusive governance and institutional capacity for food systems transformation.
Highlights
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3 Continents of advisory experience
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USD $3.4 Million multi-donor portfolios
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Global advisory role since January 2024
Impact
Through my work with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), I have helped governments and national stakeholders strengthen collective action, inclusive governance and strategic partnerships to support lasting systems transformation.
Fundación Nutresa
Leading one of Colombia's largest corporate social investment foundations, I was responsible for strategy, governance, financial stewardship and long-term organizational sustainability while working closely with the Board of Directors.
Highlights
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8 years as Executive Director
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In 2015, Fundación Nutresa supported 480 schools and strengthened 34 small-producer organizations.
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Led and represented Fundación Nutresa in major public-private partnerships across education, rural development and sustainability.
Impact
As Executive Director of Fundación Nutresa, I strengthened organizational governance, led strategic innovation and built partnerships across government, business and civil society to enhance the Foundation's long-term impact and sustainability.
Women and Rural Development
Supporting ASOFRUANDES, a women-led rural producers’ association, through Board leadership, strategic planning and organizational strengthening.
Highlights
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80+ women producers represented
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Board Member and Adviser
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Southwest Antioquia
Impact
Through my work with ASOFRUANDES, I have strengthened organizational governance, supported women's leadership and helped advance regenerative rural development through strategic partnerships and capacity building.
From Global Strategy to Local Action
Co-founding Finca Casa Naranja in Antioquia, a regenerative rural enterprise, has allowed me to bridge international development with the realities of farming, entrepreneurship and territorial development.
Highlights
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Regenerative agriculture
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Rural enterprise
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Environmental stewardship
Impact
Through Finca Casa Naranja, I have translated global development experience into practical local action, promoting regenerative land management, sustainable rural enterprise and resilient communities.
