Councilor - Sonsón Municipal Council
Andrés Felipe Ocampo Murillo is a young communicator and political leader with an emerging career in public management, currently serving as councilman and president of the Sonsón Municipal Council.
His background in organizational communication, complemented by diplomas in leadership, youth, and project management, enables him to act as a strategist capable of connecting communities, institutions, and the private sector.
His fresh leadership, oriented toward public service and territorial development, together with his nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT), consolidates him as a rising figure in Antioquian politics with the potential for regional and national impact.
Andrés Felipe
Ocampo Murillo
Secretary of Planning and Infrastructure - Abejorral Mayor's Office
Andrés Felipe Patiño Pérez is a landscape architect and public official, currently serving as Secretary of Planning and Infrastructure of Abejorral, with solid experience in design, construction, and territorial management. His profile combines academic achievements, private and institutional projects, and international experience, positioning him as a well-rounded leader in urban planning, sustainable infrastructure, and local governance.
His nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) confirms his role as a young benchmark with a transformative vision for municipal and regional development.
Andrés Felipe
Patiño Pérez
Deputy Program Director - Colombian Oil Pipelines Foundation
Andrés Felipe Motta Jaramillo is a social communicator, lawyer, and Master in Social Management, with more than 15 years of experience in social investment, community engagement, and institutional strengthening. His work at the Oleoductos de Colombia Foundation has consolidated him as a reference in public–private partnerships for territorial development.
His recent admission to the Public Innovation Program of Harvard and MIT confirms his profile as an international leader, capable of integrating academic knowledge, practical experience, and strategic vision to promote more sustainable and inclusive territories.
Andrés
Motta Jaramillo
Director of the Conglomerate - Government of Antioquia
Astrid Arroyo Genes is a lawyer with an MBA and a Master’s degree in Law, with more than 12 years of experience in the public sector, specialized in public procurement and public management. Her career in the Government of Antioquia and her leadership in efficiency and transparency projects have consolidated her as a reference in territorial public management.
Her admission to the International Public Innovation Program at Harvard and MIT confirms her profile as a leader with global projection, capable of integrating legal expertise, public management, and strategic vision to drive institutional and social development in Antioquia and Colombia.
Astrid
Arroyo Genes
Teacher - Porcesito Rural Educational Institution
Bibiana Andrea Arroyave Marín emerges as a rural educator deeply committed to early childhood mathematics education, with a strong focus on understanding and making meaningful the learning of fundamental concepts such as fractions.
Her participation in a thesis provides evidence of a reflective, research-oriented attitude aimed at improving educational quality.
Her daily work at Institución Educativa Rural Porcesito in Santo Domingo (Antioquia) stands out not only for the application of effective pedagogical tools but also for her ability to adapt to rural contexts with particular limitations and challenges.
The recommendation for her participation in Territorios TEC 2025 reaffirms her international projection, opening the door to strengthening her skills and connecting with global networks of educational innovation.
Bibiana Andrea
Arroyave Marín
Secretary of Physical Infrastructure - The Union Mayor's Office
Brian Daniel Yepes Zuluaga is an architect and project management specialist with solid experience in design, oversight, and management of public and private works. Currently, as Secretary of Physical Infrastructure of La Unión, he leads territorial transformation processes with a sustainable and innovative vision.
His nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) consolidates him as a young leader with international projection, capable of integrating technical knowledge, public management, and social commitment for the benefit of regional development.
Brian Daniel
Yepes Zuluaga
Environmental Coordinator - Santa Ana Minerals
Carlos Alberto Betancur Galvis is an environmental control technologist and future agroecology engineer, with experience in environmental management, sustainability, and community programs. Currently, as Environmental Coordinator at Minerales Santa Ana S.A.S., he leads regulatory compliance and the company’s socio-environmental management, demonstrating remarkable professional growth.
His nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms his profile as a young technical and environmental leader, with the ability to integrate sustainability, innovation, and territorial development for the benefit of his region.
Carlos Alberto
Betancur Galvis
University Professional – Governor's Office, Private Office, Government of Antioquia
Carlos Andrés Ardila Ochoa is an economist with a Master’s in Business Intelligence, combining experience in the public, financial, and academic sectors with technical expertise in data analysis and business intelligence. Currently linked to the Government of Antioquia, he contributes to strategy design and public management based on evidence.
His admission to the International Public Innovation Program at Harvard and MIT confirms his profile as an emerging leader with global projection, committed to building sustainable, creative, and ethical solutions for the development of his region and the country.
Carlos Andrés
Ardila Ochoa
Mayor - The Union Mayor's Office
Carmen Judith Valencia Moreno is a business administrator, specialist in business management, and the current mayor of La Unión, Antioquia, with more than a decade of experience in executive positions. Her leadership is distinguished by innovation in public administration, strategic planning, and a strong commitment to sustainability and citizen participation.
Her nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) confirms her profile as a territorial leader with international projection, capable of integrating cooperation, innovation, and sustainable development for the benefit of her municipality and the region.
Carmen Judith
Valencia Moreno
ESP Manager - The Union Mayor's Office
César Augusto Gómez Naranjo is a financial administrator and public leader with a track record in public services management and municipal finance. His experience in resource management, team leadership, and strategic planning consolidates him as a reference in territorial and financial administration in La Unión.
His nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) confirms his potential as a manager with both business vision and social commitment, focused on institutional strengthening and the sustainable development of the territory.
César Augusto
Gómez Naranjo
Advisor to the Mayor's Office - Medellín Mayor's Office
Clara Isabel León Mejía is a lawyer and specialist in business and administrative law, with an international master’s degree in territorial planning and environmental management. She has more than 18 years of experience in the public sector, particularly with the Medellín Mayor’s Office and the Medellín Metro, leading processes in tax, property, and urban management.
She currently holds a strategic role in the Medellín District as an advisor to the Mayor on tax matters and as a taxpayer advocate. Her profile projects toward international leadership and urban planning scenarios, supported by her affiliation with Life Economics Lab and her participation in academic and certification initiatives at Harvard and MIT.
Clara Isabel
León Mejia
Direct - Prosonsón
Claudia Liliana Naranjo Ospina is a social and administrative leader with more than two decades of experience, whose work has been dedicated to community strengthening, human development, and the management of social projects. From her role at Fundación ProSonsón, she has driven initiatives that connect culture, education, and citizen participation, with a vision of sustainability and territorial transformation.
Her nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 confirms her potential as a key representative of Sonsón in international arenas, bringing her experience in community leadership, social management, and territorial development.
Claudia Liliana
Naranjo Ospina
Community Development Coordinator - Santo Domingo
Cristian David Cruz Vergara currently serves as Community Development Promoter at the Mayor’s Office of Santo Domingo and has previously held office as a municipal Councilor.
On May 2, 2025, he was certified by the Mayor of Santo Domingo to participate in the international course Technology and Entrepreneurship Certificate for Territories (TEC-T), a program focused on institutional strengthening and the incorporation of innovative strategies that foster territorial progress and sustainability.
His profile stands out for his strong commitment to community work, dedication to promoting social development, and ability to articulate processes of social and territorial innovation.
Cristian David
Cruz Vergara
Head of project management - Santa Ana Minerals
Daniel Esteban Cadavid Sánchez is a civil engineer and certified PMP, with solid experience in managing infrastructure, mining, and mobility projects. His career combines technical skills, strategic leadership, and a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability.
His nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms his profile as a professional with international projection, capable of integrating technical knowledge, social management, and strategic planning to drive territorial development.
Daniel Esteban
Cadavid Sánchez
Secretary of Health - The Union Mayor's Office
Daniela Arboleda Morales is a professional nurse and the current Secretary of Health of La Unión, with experience in epidemiological surveillance, public management, and clinical care. Her leadership during the pandemic and in public health programs positions her as a professional with strong capacity for community impact.
Her nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) confirms her projection as a leader in public health and social management, with a clear vocation for service and commitment to the integral well-being of the community.
Daniela
Arboleda Morales
Planning Coordinator - Abejorral Mayor's Office
David Andrés Chalarca Botero is a young political scientist with specialized training in territorial planning and public policy, currently serving as Planning Coordinator in Abejorral, Antioquia. His profile reflects a balance between academic preparation, technical experience, and a strong vocation for community service.
His nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) projects him as a promising professional in the field of strategic planning and territorial management, with the ability to articulate local and international efforts toward the transformation of his municipality and the region.
David Andrés
Chalarca Botero
Manager of Municipalities - Government of Antioquia
David Palacio Parra is a public administrator specialized in project management, with experience at the Government of Antioquia and other educational and community institutions. His academic background in public management and his professional trajectory in internal control, planning, and educational management position him as an emerging leader in the Antioquian public sector.
His admission to the International Public Innovation Program at Harvard and MIT confirms his profile as a professional with global projection, prepared to contribute innovative, ethical, and sustainable solutions to territorial development and institutional strengthening in Colombia.
David
Palacio Parra
Social Professional - Antioquia Gold
Denys Andrea Restrepo Herrera is a Social Worker with solid experience in social management processes, community engagement, and corporate social responsibility. Her career combines work with communities in complex contexts with institutional coordination for the development of high-impact social projects.
She currently serves as a Social Professional at Antioquia Gold Ltd. In this role, she has led community relations management, the design and implementation of social programs, and the resolution of community issues through dialogue and participatory mechanisms. Her responsibilities include ensuring effective communication between the company and the communities within its area of influence, building trust, and fostering sustainable agreements.
She is positioned as a professional committed to social transformation in territories where extractive activities, entrepreneurship, and innovation converge. Her combination of training in social work, experience in the private sector, and participation in international academic projects gives her a versatile and strategic profile for initiatives requiring articulation between companies, communities, and the State.
Denys Andrea
Restrepo Herrera
President of the Anzá Community Action Board
Deyssi Katerine López López is a social and community leader from Anzá, Antioquia, with technical training in pedagogy and early childhood care, and experience in social, community, and gerontological programs. Her role as President of the Community Action Board of Guíntar positions her as a key representative of citizen participation in her territory.
Her nomination to participate in Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) confirms her projection as a young woman leader with a vocation for service, committed to social transformation, community work, and sustainable territorial development.
Deyssi Katerine
López López
LNR Afro-descendant Manager – Government Secretariat - Government of Antioquia
Dibia Estela Escobar Mendoza is a business administrator and specialist in public management, with more than 15 years of experience in corporate management, administrative consulting, and community strengthening. Her career in Antioquia and Norte de Santander reflects a strong commitment to business organization and social development.
Her admission to the International Public Innovation Program at Harvard and MIT confirms her profile as a leader with global projection, prepared to integrate administrative experience, sustainability, and community leadership for the benefit of territorial development in Colombia.
Dibia Estela
Escobar Mendoza
Mayor - Argelia Mayor's Office
Diego Alexander López Giraldo is a public leader and the current mayor of Argelia, Antioquia, whose administration combines innovation, sustainability, and citizen participation. His nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) confirms his potential as a key representative of his municipality in international arenas, with the ability to contribute to regional development and the construction of more inclusive and sustainable territories.
Diego Alexander
López Giraldo
Fire Department Commander - Nariño Mayor's Office
Diego Alexis Hincapié Naranjo is a community leader and public servant, with technical training in administration and agroecology, specialized in risk management and emergency response. His role as Fire Chief of Nariño and his experience in victim assistance position him as a benchmark in community safety, territorial resilience, and sustainability.
His nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) projects him as a young leader with a strong vocation for service, capable of integrating risk management, civil protection, and community development into territorial transformation processes.
Diego Alexis
Hincapié Naranjo
Specialized Professional - Government of Antioquia
Diego Fernando Bedoya Gallo is a public administrator with a Master’s in Organizational Human Development and more than two decades of experience in administrative and public management. His work at the Government of Antioquia has consolidated him as a reference in planning, quality, logistics, and innovation processes in the public sector.
His admission to the International Public Innovation Program at Harvard and MIT confirms his profile as a leader with global projection, capable of combining technical knowledge, strategic vision, and commitment to transforming the Colombian State toward more efficient, sustainable, and participatory models.
Diego Fernando
Bedoya Gallo
Secretary of Prospective Planning and ICT - Government of Tolima
Dora Patricia Montaña Puerta is a lawyer with a Master’s degree in Law and more than 15 years of experience in the public and academic sectors. Her career in the Government of Tolima, the Mayor’s Office of Ibagué, and other public entities positions her as a reference in territorial planning, administrative law, and public procurement.
Currently, as Secretary of Planning, Foresight, and ICT of Tolima, she leads high-impact strategic processes for the department. Her nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) confirms her profile as a leader with international projection, capable of integrating law, planning, and sustainability for territorial development.
Dora Patricia
Montaña Puerta
Legal Representative - ASEMAR
Professional Technician in Business Administration with complementary training in circular economy, solidarity economy, project formulation, and the legal framework for the protection of recyclers in Colombia.
Environmental and social leader with 35 years of experience, dedicated to defending the constitutional rights of the recycling population and to developing high-impact social projects that have transformed their realities.
Founder and legal representative of ASEMAR, an organization with 25 years of experience. A social fabric enterprise based on sustainable development principles, recognized as a benchmark in Medellín, Antioquia, and at the national level.
Doris Helena
Gil Baena
Project Formulation Expert – Escalai
Dubal Papamija Muñoz is a forestry engineer with a specialization and master's degree in Project Management from EAFIT University and a law student at the Autonomous University of Latin America. He specializes in SGR resource management and institutional and territorial strengthening processes.
His career combines:
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Technical and administrative experience in local and departmental governments.
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Academic work as a university lecturer in project management.
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A key role at the Government of Antioquia in the implementation of the new Royalties Law.
His candidacy for Territorios TEC 2025 has institutional support, projecting him as a leader capable of articulating public management, social innovation, and territorial planning.
Dubal Papamija
Muñoz
Social Manager - Santo Domingo
Economist with a specialization in Public Administration and more than 18 years of experience in the public sector. Her career has focused on territorial planning, project structuring, and institutional management, serving as contractor and Project Bank Administrator in various municipalities of Antioquia (Carolina del Príncipe, Cisneros, Yalí, and Alejandría).
She has led processes for strengthening municipal planning, project formulation and monitoring, as well as coordination between local administrations and departmental entities. Her profile is characterized by technical expertise, knowledge of administrative operations, and territorial management skills, making her a strategic asset for local and regional development.
Eliana María
Jaramillo Rodriguez
CEO - Effective Actions
Elizabeth Montoya Betancur is an economist and international researcher with experience in public innovation, territorial development, and impact evaluation. From Cambridge, she leads Effective Actions, a technology-based company that works with governments and businesses in the U.S. and Latin America.
Her trajectory combines:
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High-level academic research (MIT, National University of Colombia, World Bank).
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Field experience with rural communities and local governments in Colombia.
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Leadership capacity in projects involving artificial intelligence, Big Data, and social policies.
She is positioned as a binational leader (Colombia – U.S.), with a clear focus on technology applied to social and territorial innovation.
Elizabeth
Montoya
Nariño Mayor's Office
Érika Cardona Pérez is a lawyer and the current mayor of Nariño, Antioquia, with solid experience in public administration and political leadership. Her profile combines legal training, territorial management, and social sensitivity, which has enabled her to drive processes of community and institutional transformation.
Her nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) projects her as a regional leader with international reach, capable of integrating innovation, participatory governance, and sustainability into the development of her municipality and region.
Erika
Cardona Pérez
Director of Project Management - Government of Antioquia
Ever Eduardo Uribe Osorio is a certified public accountant and tax specialist with more than 15 years of experience in financial, budgetary, and administrative positions. His time at the Antioquia Governor's Office and various municipal mayor's offices reflects his commitment to efficient public management and territorial development.
His admission to the international program in Public Innovation at Harvard and MIT confirms his profile as a leader with global reach, prepared to integrate technical knowledge and administrative experience in the search for innovative and sustainable solutions for the public and private sectors.
Ever Eduardo
Uribe Osorio
Mayor - Santo Domingo Mayor's Office
Fabio Ignacio Mira Valencia is a political and social leader with extensive experience in public administration. He currently serves as Mayor of Santo Domingo, Antioquia, a position he had already held between 2012 and 2015, consolidating himself as a benchmark in public management and territorial development.
He has participated in international training programs such as the Technology and
Entrepreneurship Certificate for Territories (TEC-T), strengthening his competencies in innovation, project management, and development cooperation.
Recognized for his commitment, responsibility, and strategic vision, Fabio Ignacio Mira continues to lead Santo Domingo with the goal of articulating institutional and citizen efforts to build a modern, participatory, and inclusive municipality.
Fabio Ignacio
Mira Valencia
Gilberto Echeverri Mejía Corporation - Executive Director
Felipe Andrés Gil Barrera is an economist with a Master’s in Administration and more than 20 years of experience in the public, academic, and social sectors. His career as Secretary of Education of Medellín and Antioquia, rector of CESDE, and current Director of the Gilberto Echeverri Mejía Corporation consolidates him as a leader in educational and public management.
His nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) confirms his profile as a strategic manager with global projection, capable of integrating educational innovation, public management, and international cooperation for the benefit of territorial development.
Felipe Andrés
Gil Barrera
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Mayor - Falan Mayor's Office
Forney Munévar Monsalve is a public administrator and the current mayor of Falan, Tolima, with a career in community management, strategic planning, and institutional coordination. His leadership is focused on promoting sustainable development projects that benefit the entire population.
His nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) program confirms his profile as a political leader with international projection, capable of integrating administrative experience, community commitment, and territorial vision to strengthen Tolima.
Forney
Munevar Monsalve
Specialized Professional - Government of Antioquia
Hanz Fernando Dau Valencia is a systems engineer and project management specialist with more than 8 years of experience in planning, formulation, and execution of public investment projects. His career in the mayor’s offices of Apartadó and San Pedro de Urabá positions him as a reference in territorial management, institutional strengthening, and participatory planning.
His participation in Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) projects him as a young leader capable of integrating technological innovation, sustainability, and community management to drive territorial development in Colombia.
Francisco Javier
Benjumea Zapata
Business Leader Beekeeper - Santa Ana Minerals
Hamilton Lozano Martínez is an agricultural technician, social worker, and beekeeping producer, with a solid track record in community and sustainability projects in Tolima. His work has focused on high-quality honey production, environmental conservation, and innovation in the use of bee products for therapeutic purposes.
His nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) confirms his profile as a territorial and environmental leader, capable of integrating technical, social, and community knowledge to drive sustainable development and international cooperation.
Hamilton
Lozano Martínez
Project professional in the Province of peace
Hanz Fernando Dau Valencia is a Systems Engineer, Project Management Specialist, and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Project Management. He has over 9 years of experience in planning, formulating, and executing public investment projects, as well as skills in data analysis using Power BI, through the design and development of interactive dashboards geared toward decision-making.
His participation in Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) projects him as a young leader capable of integrating technological innovation, sustainability, and community management to drive territorial development in Colombia.
Hanz Fernando
Dau Valencia
Councilor - Santo Domingo Municipal Council
Héctor Julián Delgado Carvajal is a public administrator and councilman of the municipality of Santo Domingo, with experience in community management, teaching, and public administration. His profile combines political experience, academic training in administration, and a strong vocation for service, standing out for his closeness to the community, discipline, and ethical commitment.
His trajectory is oriented toward strengthening local development with transparency and citizen participation, positioning him as an emerging reference in municipal politics in Antioquia.
Héctor Julián
Delgado Carvajal
Public relations LEL
Isabel Escobar Gil is a social communicator and journalist with more than a decade of experience, combining journalistic rigor with institutional communication strategy.
Her career reflects an evolution from reporting and content production in national media to leadership in corporate communications, with an emphasis on crisis management, reputation building, and effective communication with diverse audiences.
Her professional path demonstrates strength in both media and the business sector, positioning her as a strategic professional for high-impact roles in organizational communication, media, and public management.
Isabel
Escobar Gil
Secretary of Education - Anzá Mayor's Office
Jeferson Javier Cano García is a business administrator and public management specialist, with experience in both the public and private sectors. He currently serves as Secretary of Education, Culture, Sports, and Youth of Anzá, leading key institutional processes for social and territorial development.
His nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) program confirms his profile as a young leader committed to public innovation and territorial transformation, with strong potential for projection into international cooperation arenas.
Jeferson Javier
Cano García
Santa Ana Minerals
Jennifer Daniela Pineda Ospina is a geologist and surveyor with experience in exploration, production, and territorial management in the mining sector. She currently works as an exploration geologist at Minerales Santa Ana S.A.S., where she integrates technical knowledge with social and environmental sensitivity.
Her nomination to the Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) program confirms her profile as a young and strategic professional, capable of contributing to the sustainable development of territories through the articulation of science, community, and the environment.
Jennifer Daniela
Pineda Ospina
Sociologist - local history
Jesús María Hidalgo Montoya is a sociologist and Master in Habitat, with more than three decades of experience in the social management of infrastructure projects, participatory planning, and community development. His work has been characterized by building trust among communities, institutions, and companies, always with a focus on sustainability and respect for territorial memory.
His nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) program confirms his role as a social and academic leader with international projection, capable of integrating knowledge, experience, and commitment into the transformation of territories.
Jesus María
Hidalgo Montoya
Junior Geologist - Santa Ana Minerals
Johan Camilo Aros Jiménez is a geological engineer currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Earth Sciences, with experience in mining exploration and strengthening QA/QC technical processes. His role at Minerales Santa Ana S.A.S. positions him as a young professional with strong projection in innovation, sustainability, and territorial management.
His nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) confirms his profile as an academic and territorial leader, with the ability to inspire new generations and contribute to the strategic development of the municipality of Falan and the region.
Johan Camilo
Aros Jiménez
Councilor - Falan Municipal Council
John Anderson Castro Cifuentes is a councilman of the municipality of Falan and a community leader, with a strong commitment to citizen participation and territorial development. His work with communities and the private sector positions him as a strategic bridge to drive projects with local impact.
His nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms his profile as a young political leader with international projection, capable of contributing to the transformation of his territory through innovation, sustainability, and social articulation.
John Anderson
Castro Cifuentes
Official - Argelia Mayor's Office
John Jairo López Arcila is a lawyer and public servant with experience in community, legal, and administrative management in the municipality of Argelia, Antioquia. His work in the Mayor’s Office, combined with his academic background, consolidates him as a professional with social vision and territorial commitment.
His nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) confirms his potential as an emerging leader in the legal and public sphere, capable of contributing to innovation and territorial transformation from the perspective of law and local governance.
John Jairo
López Arcila
Sustainability Manager - Antioquia Gold
Jónnathan Osorio Pineda is a senior professional in corporate sustainability and social management, with more than 14 years of experience leading ESG processes in the mining industry. His multidisciplinary background—combining social work, management, systemic therapy, and inclusive business—provides him with a comprehensive perspective to manage projects in complex territories, where the articulation between communities, companies, and the State is key.
Currently, as Sustainability Manager at Antioquia Gold Ltd., he consolidates his role as a bridge-builder for CSR projects and territorial transformation. His participation in Territorios TEC 2025 strengthens his profile as a Latin American leader in social innovation, sustainability, and territorial development.
Jonathan
Osorio Pineda
Anzá Municipal Council - Councilor
José Absalón Sepúlveda López is a social leader and current councilman of Anzá, Antioquia, with more than three decades of experience in the public sector. His career includes roles such as Secretary of Government, Police Inspector, and Fiscal Auditor, which have enabled him to build a profile focused on citizen coexistence, institutional strengthening, and community participation.
His nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) program projects him as a benchmark of local leadership, with the capacity to contribute to territorial development through experience, sustainability, and citizen participation.
Jose Absalón
Sepúlveda
Sociologist - local history
José Miguel Jiménez Martínez is a young leader from Nariño, Antioquia, with technical training in administration and accounting, and experience in student representation, youth management, and community leadership. Currently, as Youth Territorial Manager at the Government of Antioquia, he promotes participatory processes that strengthen the voice of youth in territorial planning.
His nomination to participate in Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) projects him as a promoter of social and territorial innovation, capable of bringing the perspective of rural youth into international development arenas.
José Miguel
Jiménez Martínez
President - Porcesito Rural Educational Institution
Juan Diego García Henao is an educator, public administrator, and school principal with more than two decades of experience in the education sector and territorial management. His work has stood out for its commitment to academic improvement, pedagogical innovation, and institutional coordination in Antioquia.
As principal of IER Porcesito, he has strengthened processes of educational quality and community development in rural areas, projecting himself as both an academic and social leader. His participation in Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) reinforces his international profile and positions him as a benchmark in educational and territorial transformation.
Juan Diego
García Henao
Mayor - Sonsón Mayor's Office
Juan Diego Zuluaga Pulgarín is a lawyer and the current mayor of Sonsón, Antioquia, with experience in legal, administrative, and public management. His profile combines solid academic training, a career in both the public and private sectors, and political leadership at the local level.
His participation in Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) positions him as a young leader with the potential to strengthen public management, implement territorial innovation projects, and represent Sonsón in international arenas.
Juan Diego
Zuluaga Pulgarín
Mayor - Anzá Mayor's Office
Juan Guillermo Hincapié Figueroa is an agribusiness administrator and the current mayor of Anzá, with more than a decade of experience in rural and territorial management. His career combines technical and professional training with political leadership, consolidating him as a reference in agricultural and community development in Antioquia.
His nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) confirms his projection as a strategic territorial leader, capable of integrating economy, sustainability, and innovation in the transformation of his municipality.
Juan Guillermo
Hincapié Figueroa
CEO - LEL
Juan Pablo Durán Ortiz is an economist, researcher, and leader in social and technological innovation with more than 20 years of experience in academic, business, and international cooperation projects. His career combines elite education (MIT, EAFIT), experience across the public, private, and academic sectors, and leadership in startups and innovation labs in Latin America and the United States.
He currently leads Life Economics Lab in Boston and LatinoaméricaX, driving innovation and entrepreneurship programs that connect Latin America with cutting-edge ecosystems such as Harvard and MIT.
Juan Pablo
Durán Ortiz
Secretary of Government - Nariño Mayor's Office
Judi Astrid Giraldo Ramos is a political leader and public manager whose profile combines administrative experience, social sensitivity, and a strong commitment to institutional strengthening. In her role as Secretary of Government of Nariño, Antioquia, she stands out as a reference in territorial security, citizen trust, and regional development.
Her nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) confirms her potential as a public transformer, capable of contributing a comprehensive vision of governance and territorial coordination to strengthen communities and foster sustainable regional development.
Judi Astrid
Giraldo Ramos
Manager of Business Development - COMFAMA
Julián Isaza Mejía is a business administrator with more than 15 years of experience in business development and acceleration, currently working at Comfama as the head of the business growth and sustainability strategy in Antioquia. His career in institutions such as Corpaul and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Antioquia consolidates him as a reference in regional competitiveness.
His admission to the International Public Innovation Program at Harvard and MIT confirms his profile as a leader with global projection, capable of articulating strategic vision, partnerships, and sustainability for the benefit of territorial and business development.
Julián
Isaza Mejia
Secretary of Social Inclusion and Family - Sonsón Mayor's Office
Katherin Sánchez Sánchez is a telecommunications engineer and specialist in information security, with extensive experience in local public administration and a strong social commitment. From her role at the Secretary of Social Inclusion and Family of Sonsón, she leads initiatives focused on equity, rights protection, and community transformation.
Her profile combines technical expertise in ICT and information security with strong social leadership, positioning her as a well-rounded professional capable of driving innovative processes in territorial development. Her participation in Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) reinforces her potential as a reference in inclusion, sustainability, and digital transformation in Antioquia.
Katherine
Sánchez Sánchez
Vicepresident - Proantioquia
Laura Gallego Moscoso is a political scientist, MBA, and holder of Master’s degrees in Government and Public Policy and in Applied Economics, with more than 15 years of experience in the public, academic, and business sectors. Currently, as Executive Vice President of Proantioquia, she has led strategic alliances that strengthen competitiveness and equity in Antioquia, consolidating high-impact initiatives in employment, gender, sustainability, and innovation.
Her nomination to the International TEC-T Program (Harvard–MIT) confirms her profile as a leader with global projection, capable of integrating academic knowledge, public management experience, and strategic business vision to drive territorial development and international cooperation.
Laura
Gallego Moscoso
CEO - Develya Lawyers
Laura Marcela Holguín Giraldo is a lawyer specialized in public law and civil liability, with cross-cutting experience in legal consulting, infrastructure and energy projects, medical liability, and large-scale oversight.
Her profile combines:
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Solid academic experience as a university lecturer.
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Strategic legal advisory in high-impact projects (Hidroituango, IDOM, Harley Davidson, RSM Lawyers).
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International projection through Life Economics Lab and her participation in Territorios TEC 2025.
She is emerging as a legal leader with the ability to articulate law, sustainability, and territorial development in both national and international contexts.
Laura Marcela
Holguín Giraldo
Project Leader - Abejorral Mayor's Office
Leonardo Antonio Tabares Saldarriaga is a territorial public administrator with training in public policy, SDGs, and public procurement, and experience in institutional communication and administrative management. He is currently serving as a management support professional at the Mayor’s Office of Abejorral, where he stands out for his commitment, ethics, and focus on innovation in public processes.
His nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) projects him as a young leader with strong potential to make an impact in territorial planning, public communication, and institutional strengthening in Antioquia and international arenas.
Leonardo
Tabáres Saldarriaga
Support in the company's social and environmental areas - Anzá Mining
Leydy Milena Machado Bolívar is a professional in training as an environmental engineer and a technician in environmental management, with more than eight years of experience in the mining sector. Her career is characterized by the integration of environmental management with social and community work, consolidating her as a key professional in bridging companies and territories.
Her designation for the Life Economics Lab confirms her profile as a leader committed to sustainability and local development, with the potential to project the municipality of Anzá onto national and international stages.
Leydy Milena
Machado Bolívar
Administrative Manager - Anzá Mining
Liliana María Muñoz Cadavid is a civil engineer and high-profile executive with more than two decades of experience in the mining and financial sectors. Currently, as Administrative Manager at Minera Anzá S.A., she leads the company’s comprehensive mining project strategy with a focus on sustainability, corporate reputation, and community strengthening.
Her designation for the Life Economics Lab program confirms her role as a business leader with international projection, capable of integrating sustainability, innovation, and inter-institutional coordination in the transformation of territories in Antioquia and Latin America.
Liliana
Muñoz Cadavid
Head of Private Office - Government of Antioquia
Lina Cuartas Ospina is a public administrator with more than a decade of experience in public management, territorial planning, and citizen participation. Her career at the Government of Antioquia and the Municipality of Marinilla consolidates her as a professional with strategic vision and a strong commitment to institutional strengthening.
Her admission to the International Public Innovation Program at Harvard and MIT confirms her profile as a leader with international projection, prepared to contribute innovative and sustainable solutions to territorial development and the strengthening of governance in Colombia.
Lina
Cuartas Ospina
Director of Business and Projects - Fenalco
Lina Patricia Villa Martínez is a lawyer and business association executive with nearly three decades of experience in business, trade, and territorial management. She has been a key figure at Fenalco Antioquia, leading business lines, international cooperation, and the strengthening of organized commerce.
Her profile combines:
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High-level business association experience.
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Strong capacity for institutional coordination and business training.
In 2025, her projection is strengthened by the endorsement of Fenalco Antioquia to participate in Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT), positioning her as a benchmark in connecting the private sector, international cooperation, and territorial development.
Lina Patricia
Villa Martínez
Director of Mining and Energy Development - Santa Ana Minerals
Luis Alberto Cárdenas Ortiz is a business administrator with three specializations and more than two decades of experience, whose career has focused on public management, public services, the mining-energy sector, and territorial development. His leadership at the Government of Tolima positions him as a reference in institutional innovation and sustainability.
His nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) program confirms his profile as a regional leader with international projection, prepared to integrate technical expertise, development vision, and community commitment for the benefit of Tolima and the country.
Luis Alberto
Cárdenas Ortiz
Council - Santo Domingo City Council
Luis Alberto Cardona Celis is a community leader and municipal councilman of Santo Domingo with political, social, and community experience. He currently serves as President of the Council (2025), standing out for his collaborative leadership, commitment to transparency, and vocation for service.
His background in public service roles, experience in commercial and health-related activities, and ongoing studies in Territorial Public Administration position him as an emerging reference in local politics, with strong management capacity for the sustainable development of the municipality.
Luis Alberto
Cardona Celis
Adviser Private Secretariat - Government of Antioquia
Luis Fernando Agudelo is an academic and public servant with more than 20 years of experience, combining governmental management, university research, and leadership in public policy. His career at the Government of Antioquia, the Ministry of Defense, universities, and think tanks consolidates him as a reference in public management, fiscal policy, and territorial development.
His nomination to Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT confirms his profile as a leader with international projection, capable of integrating theory and practice to strengthen governance, public innovation, and global cooperation.
Luis Fernando
Agudelo Henao
Specialized Professional - Government of Antioquia
Luis Fernando García Estupiñán is a cadastral engineer and geodesist with three postgraduate specializations and 20 years of experience, who has dedicated his career to institutional strengthening in land use planning, property management, and cadastral updating. His trajectory at the Government of Antioquia, the National Land Agency, the Ministry of Housing, and the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá consolidates him as an expert in multipurpose cadastre and urban legalization.
His nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms his profile as a leader with international projection, capable of integrating technical knowledge and strategic vision to contribute to territorial development and innovation in Colombia’s public management.
Luis Fernando
García Estupiñan
Environmental Leader - Anzá
Luisa María Cano Moreno is a natural resources management technologist and environmental leader from Anzá, Antioquia, with more than five years of experience in community, agro-environmental, and sustainability projects. Her role as director of the Montañas Vivas and Guardabosques group consolidates her as a reference in environmental education and community participation.
Her nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) confirms her projection as an environmental leader with a vocation for service, committed to conservation, sustainability, and inclusive territorial development.
Luisa María
Cano
Mayor - Abejorral Mayor's Office
Manuel Alberto Guzmán Marín is a public leader and the current mayor of Abejorral, with a solid background in administrative and community management. His profile combines experience in the industrial sector with a strong vocation for public service, which has enabled him to build a governance model based on transparency, citizen participation, and sustainable development.
His nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) projects him as a benchmark in territorial management, with the ability to bring together communities and institutions toward an innovative and equitable future.
Manuel Alberto
Guzmán Marín
Secretary of Economic Development - Government of Antioquia
Manuel Alejandro Naranjo Giraldo is an economist with a Master’s in Government and Public Policy, with solid experience in planning, public finance, and territorial development. His work at the Government of Antioquia and the Mayor’s Office of Rionegro consolidates him as a technical and strategic leader in public management.
His nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms his profile as a leader with international projection, prepared to integrate academic knowledge, public management, and international cooperation in the service of regional development in Antioquia and Colombia.
Manuel Alejandro
Naranjo Giraldo
Director of Sustainability - Santa Ana Minerals
María Alejandra Naranjo León is a social worker and specialist in environmental management, with more than 18 years of experience in sustainability, social responsibility, and community relations in high-impact mining projects. Currently, as Sustainability Director at Minerales Santa Ana, she leads key processes to ensure social license and compliance with ESG standards.
Her nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) confirms her profile as a leader with international projection, capable of contributing to territorial and business development through sustainability and social innovation.
María Alejandra
Naranjo León
Project manager - Province of Peace
María Angélica Quintero Julio is an environmental engineer and project management specialist, with experience in the formulation and implementation of environmental policies and programs in the Province of La Paz. Her profile combines technical knowledge, social commitment, and inter-institutional leadership, positioning her as a professional with strong potential in territorial transformation processes.
Her nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) confirms her projection as a young leader who integrates sustainability, education, and social inclusion as key pillars of her career.
María Angélica
Quintero Julio
Lawyer - Develya Lawyers
María Antonia Isaza Urrea stands out as a young yet highly specialized lawyer with solid academic training in administrative law, civil liability, and state responsibility.
Her professional background reflects significant experience in public contracting, auditing, and legal representation, both within the public sector and in private firms.
She combines strong legal expertise with practical skills in contract structuring, dispute resolution, and compliance, making her a versatile professional capable of supporting large-scale infrastructure projects and institutional strengthening.
Her involvement with Life Economics Lab (LEL Boston) and her participation in international programs such as Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) position her as a promising leader in Latin America, with the potential to shape processes of economic, social, and environmental development on a global scale.
In summary, María Antonia is consolidating herself as a committed and strategic professional, equipped with the academic foundation, hands-on experience, and international perspective needed to play a key role in multidisciplinary, high-impact teams.
María Antonia
Isaza Urrea
Director of Sustainability and Territorial Development - Colombian Mining Association-ACM, Bogotá
María Carolina Gutiérrez Hernández is a strategic leader in sustainability, social responsibility, and community engagement, with more than 25 years of experience across the public, private, and industry association sectors.
Her work has transformed the relationship between government, industry, and communities, achieving sustainability standards in mining and hydrocarbons and positioning Colombia’s extractive sector within the climate change and SDG agenda.
Currently, as Sustainability Director of the ACM, she drives innovative sustainability projects and represents the industry at national and international levels. Her nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) reinforces her projection as a Latin American benchmark in sustainability, innovation, and territorial development.
María Carolina
Gutiérrez Hernández
Legal Director - Province of Peace
María Carolina Jiménez Jiménez is a lawyer specializing in public procurement and commercial law, with more than 15 years of experience in the public sector. Her profile combines solid legal training with a career in both national and local entities, where she has stood out for her professional ethics, leadership, and ability to generate viable legal solutions.
Her nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) confirms her projection as a professional well-suited to take on new challenges in academic and institutional settings, contributing her expertise to the strengthening of public management and territorial transformation.
María Carolina
Jiménez Jimenez
University Professional Administrative Planning Department - Government of Antioquia
María Cecilia Pineda Agudelo is a political scientist, lawyer, and specialist in Public Law, with more than 15 years of experience in public management, territorial planning, contracting, and project development. Her career at the Government of Antioquia, the Mayor’s Office of Medellín, ISVIMED, Comfama, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) consolidates her as a well-rounded professional with the ability to articulate public policies, planning instruments, and legal strategies.
Her nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms her profile as a leader with international projection, capable of integrating academic knowledge, public management, and international cooperation to strengthen governance and territorial development in Colombia.
María Cecilia
Pineda Agudelo
Manager - ANDI Tolima
María Cristina Lara Góngora is a food engineer and senior executive with more than 30 years of experience in business, trade association, and social leadership. Since 1995, she has served as Regional Director of ANDI in Tolima and Huila, establishing herself as a reference in the articulation between the private sector, the State, and academia.
Her nomination to the Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) program confirms her profile as a leader with international projection, capable of integrating her experience in business management, political dialogue, and territorial development to drive sustainable transformations in Tolima and Huila.
María Cristina
Lara Góngora
Member of the Territorial Planning Council - Anzá Territorial Planning Council
María Isabel Álvarez Velásquez is a pharmacy technician in training and a youth leader from Anzá, Antioquia, with experience in the health sector and local commerce. Her role as a member of the Territorial Planning Council and her commitment to the community project her as a young woman with a vocation for service, management skills, and social sensitivity.
Her nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) program confirms her profile as a promising leader in territorial and community development, oriented toward integrating health, social development, and sustainability in the transformation of her municipality.
María Isabel
Álvarez Velásquez
Secretary of Planning and Physical Infrastructure - Santo Domingo Mayor's Office
Mariana Tapias Chaverra is a public leader in planning and infrastructure, playing a key role in the transformation of Santo Domingo, Antioquia. Her career combines the execution of social impact projects with a clear focus on innovation and territorial sustainability.
Her participation in Territorios TEC 2025 positions her profile in international training scenarios, consolidating her as a strategic professional for territorial development and global cooperation.
Mariana
Tapias Chaverra
Chairwoman - Falan Municipal Council
Maribel García Barreto is a political leader and the current President of the Municipal Council of Falan, recognized for her commitment to social development, institutional strengthening, and community participation. Her work has generated territorial impact through strategic projects and by promoting dialogue between citizens and government.
Her designation and recommendation to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) confirm her profile as a woman with international projection, prepared to contribute to the construction of more sustainable, participatory territories connected to global innovation.
Maribel
García Barreto
Social Leader Anza - Anzá
Maricela Andrea Álvarez Cartagena is a community leader and agro-industrial entrepreneurship technician, with experience in rural projects, coffee crop management, and the administration of social organizations. Her role as President of the Community Action Board of Monterredondo consolidates her as a key representative of citizen participation in Anzá.
Her nomination to participate in the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) confirms her profile as a social leader with a vocation for service and territorial vision, committed to sustainability, community development, and social innovation.
Maricela Andrea
Álvarez Cartagena
Chairwoman - Community Action Board
Marinela Marín Rúa is a community, political, and social leader with experience in cultural management, citizen participation, and community projects in the municipality of Santo Domingo. Her role as president of the Community Action Board of the Santiago district and current municipal councilwoman reflects her commitment to local development, historical memory, and peacebuilding.
Her participation in Territorios TEC 2025 strengthens her international projection and positions her as a key representative in driving social and territorial innovation from Antioquia to the world.
Marinela
Marín Rúa
Strengthening Leader at ASOCAFESGA
Martha Gladys Montoya Flórez is an anthropologist and specialist in teaching and pedagogy, with more than three decades of experience in research, education, social management, and community engagement. Her career combines anthropological and archaeological research, cultural and heritage management, and social leadership in both rural and urban territories.
Currently, as a representative of ASOCAFESGA and a social leader in Anzá, her participation in the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) program projects her as a key manager in the articulation of culture, memory, and sustainable territorial development, with a vocation for service and community commitment.
Martha Gladys
Montoya
Secretary of Education - Sonsón Mayor's Office
Mary Luz Betancur Dávila is a social manager and public servant from Sonsón with more than 15 years of experience in victim assistance programs, childhood projects, and community development. Her career in the Sonsón Mayor’s Office reflects a consistent commitment to inclusion, equity, and territorial transformation.
Her nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) strengthens her projection as a community leader with the potential to impact reconciliation processes, human development, and sustainability in Antioquia.
Mary Luz
Betancur Dávila
Councilor - Falan Municipal Council
Mateo Jiménez Suárez is a young political leader and councilman of Falan, Tolima, with a background in law and experience in the Government of Tolima. His election with the highest vote count in the municipality, and as the youngest councilman in the department, reflects citizens’ trust in his leadership.
His nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms his profile as a benchmark of political renewal in Tolima, with a strategic vision to connect youth, economic development, and territorial sustainability.
Mateo
Jiménez Suárez
Secretary of Public Services - Anzá Mayor's Office
Mauricio Alejandro Portilla López is an environmental management technologist and the current Director of the Public Services Unit of Anzá, with experience in managing essential services and integrating environmental sustainability into public administration.
His nomination to participate in the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) confirms his profile as a technical and territorial leader, with the ability to contribute to innovation, efficiency in public services, and the sustainable development of the municipality of Anzá.
Mauricio Alejandro Portilla López
Chief of Staff - LEL
Melissa Acosta is a professional in Audiovisual Communication and Business Administration with a focus on Marketing, bringing over a decade of experience in designing and executing communication strategies, digital marketing, project management, and content production. Her career has been defined by a focus on innovation, sustainability, and building connections between companies, communities, and international organizations.
She currently serves as Chief of Staff at Life Economics Lab (LEL, Boston), where she coordinates teams, leads the executive agenda, and ensures alignment between institutional strategy and daily operations. Her ability to act as a “Human API” allows her to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable plans, align multidisciplinary teams, and generate measurable impact in global-scale projects.
Melissa
Acosta
Executive Director - Province of Peace
Miller Alberto Cartagena Alzate is a civil engineer and project management specialist with more than 13 years of experience in the public and private sectors. Currently, as Executive Director of the Administrative and Planning Province of La Paz, he leads territorial planning and institutional coordination for regional development.
His nomination to participate in Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) projects him as a strategic territorial leader, with the ability to integrate innovation, sustainability, and international cooperation into the transformation of the Antioquian territory.
Miller Alberto
Cartagena Alzate
Technical Secretary of the Regional Commission for Competitiveness and Innovation of Antioquia, Medellín - Chamber of Commerce for Antioquia
Natalia Ramírez Echeverri is a financial administrator with a Master’s in Technology Management, specialized in innovation, and PMP certified. With more than 20 years of experience at the Science and Technology Center of Antioquia and the Chamber of Commerce of Medellín, she has established herself as a reference in competitiveness, innovation, and business development in Antioquia.
Her nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms her profile as a leader with international projection, capable of integrating public–private partnerships, strengthening corporate governance, and contributing to sustainable territorial development through innovation.
Natalia
Ramírez Echeverri
Secretary of Government - Santo Domingo Mayor's Office
Nora Eugenia Franco Muñoz is a public manager with more than three decades of experience, mainly in the governmental and educational sectors. Her profile combines academic training in education and public administration with a solid career in territorial, community, and administrative management.
As Secretary of Government and Administrative Services of Santo Domingo, she has stood out for her commitment to community transformation and social innovation. Her participation in Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) projects her as a key leader for institutional strengthening and the sustainable development of the municipality.
Nora Eugenia
Franco Muñóz
Official - Argelia Mayor's Office
Olivier de Jesús Suaza Arias is an agronomist and project management specialist with more than 15 years of experience in the public and community sectors. His career integrates agricultural knowledge, territorial planning, and social leadership, consolidating him as a key professional in the transformation of Argelia and Sonsón.
His nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) confirms his profile as a leader committed to public innovation, sustainability, and citizen participation, with a strong projection toward international cooperation arenas.
Oliver de Jesús
Suaza Arias
Secretary of Planning and Infrastructure - Falan Mayor's Office
Oscar Eduardo Guzmán Medina is a civil engineer and the current Secretary of Planning and Infrastructure of Falan, Tolima, with a solid track record in the public sector and complementary experience in teaching and infrastructure projects. His career at the Comptroller’s Office of Ibagué, Cortolima, and the Mayor’s Office of El Espinal consolidates him as a professional with a comprehensive vision for regional development.
His nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) program confirms his profile as a technical and strategic leader, prepared to project the municipality and the department into scenarios of innovation, sustainability, and international cooperation.
Oscar Eduardo
Guzmán Medina
Tourism Coordinator - Falan Mayor's Office
Oscar Fabián Beltrán Mejía is a tourism leader and Tourism Coordinator of Falan, with experience in promoting ecotourism projects, managing emblematic sites, and fostering community engagement. His work reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and regional development, positioning tourism as a strategic tool for territorial transformation.
His nomination to participate in the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) confirms his profile as a tourism manager with international projection, capable of integrating sustainability, community, and innovation in territorial development.
Oscar Fabián
Beltrán Mejía
LNR Director of Project Structuring – Secretariat of Physical Infrastructure - Government of Antioquia
Pablo Tomás Betancur Arango is a civil engineer and specialist in roads and transportation, with extensive experience in mobility studies, road infrastructure projects, and the structuring of transportation systems. His career at the Municipality of Rionegro, Somos Movilidad, and the Government of Antioquia has consolidated him as a reference in territorial planning and the development of strategic projects.
His nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms his profile as a leader with international projection, prepared to strengthen public innovation, strategic management, and global cooperation for the benefit of regional development.
Pablo Tomás
Betancur Arango
Manager Transformation Area - COMFENALCO
Paola Idarraga Ocampo is a leader in social innovation and business development, with extensive experience in strategic projects, partnerships, and international cooperation. Her work connects the business, social, and academic sectors, with a strong commitment to sustainability and community impact.
Her career at Comfenalco Antioquia, Ruta N, and the Red Cross, along with her achievements in social innovation and circular economy projects, position her as a key professional in Medellín’s innovation ecosystem and as a prominent representative in international spaces such as Territorios TEC 2025.
Paola
Idarraga Ocampo
Relationship Manager - Government of Antioquia
Paula Andrea Polo Zuluaga is a lawyer specialized in Administrative Law, with more than two decades of experience in institutions such as the Government of Antioquia, the Territorial Renewal Agency, Social Prosperity, and the Office of the Ombudsman of La Unión. Her career consolidates her as a public manager committed to the defense of human rights, territorial consolidation, and institutional strengthening.
Her nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms her profile as a leader with international projection, prepared to integrate public innovation, territorial management, and global cooperation for the benefit of regional development.
Paula Andrea
Polo Zuluaga
Head of innovation at UdeA and technical secretary at CUEE - UDEA
Robinsson Cardona Cano is a leader in innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge management, with more than 17 years of experience in STI+e projects and university teaching. His role as Head of Innovation at the University of Antioquia and Technical Secretary of the CUEE positions him as a key actor in the articulation between academia, business, and government in Antioquia.
His nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms his profile as a professional with international projection, prepared to integrate innovation, education, and public management in the service of territorial development and global cooperation.
Robinson
Cardona Cano
Mayor - San Carlos Mayor's Office
Santiago Daza Espinosa is a young leader, lawyer in public management, and professional in foreign trade, currently serving as mayor of San Carlos. His profile combines high-level academic training in Colombia and abroad with a career oriented toward local development, public innovation, and territorial governance.
His nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms his standing as a leader with international projection, prepared to integrate innovation, public management, and global cooperation for the benefit of Antioquia and Colombia.
Santiago
Daza Espinosa
Youth leader - Santa Ana Minerals
Sergio Lozano Melo is a young researcher and Chemical Engineering student at UIS, with solid training in sustainability, circular economy, and advanced materials development. His active participation in the INNOVAMAT research group and his thesis project on e-waste valorization applied to ceramic enameling project him as an innovative professional, committed to applied research and sustainable development.
Sergio
Lozano Melo
University Professional - Government of Antioquia
Teresita María Mesa Valencia is a professional at the Secretary of Education of Antioquia, recognized for her technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to public management. Her nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms her profile as a leader with international projection, prepared to contribute to territorial development through education, public innovation, and global cooperation.
Teresita María
Mesa Valencia
Manager - Santa Ana Minerals
Thyana Julieth Álvarez Claro is a senior executive in the Colombian mining sector, with more than 20 years of experience in corporate communications and 18 years in sustainability and community relations. Her career in international companies such as Outcrop Silver, Libero Copper, MINESA, and Red Eagle Mining consolidates her as a leader with strategic vision and proven impact in highly complex contexts.
Her nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) program confirms her profile as a global leader, capable of integrating sustainability, innovation, and territorial management for the benefit of Colombia and international cooperation
Thyana Julieth
Alvarez Claro
Coordinator of Citizen's Participation - Anzá Community Action Boards
Víctor Andrés Tobón Montoya is a project formulation technologist and social communicator, with solid experience in community management and territorial development. He currently serves as Community Development Promoter at the Mayor’s Office of Anzá, where he leads work with the Community Action Boards.
His designation to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) confirms his profile as a local leader with the ability to connect communities and institutions, committed to building sustainable and participatory territories.
Victor Andrés
Tobón Montoya
Technical advisor to the agricultural development secretariat - Falan Mayor's Office
Víctor Hugo Lozano Basto is a veterinarian and animal scientist with more than 25 years of experience, whose career combines agricultural management, teaching, technical consulting, and community leadership. His work at the Secretary of Agricultural Development of Falan positions him as a reference in sustainability projects, food security, and strengthening Colombia’s rural sector.
His nomination to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) program confirms his profile as a leader with both territorial and international vision, capable of integrating technical, community, and public management knowledge to drive sustainable development in Tolima.
Victor Hugo
Lozano Bast
Principal - Pedro Pablo Castrillón Rural Educational Institution
Víctor Manuel González is an educator, researcher, and school leader with more than 20 years of experience in primary and secondary education, institutional management, and academic production. His profile combines solid international doctoral training, experience as principal in rural institutions, and leadership in innovative curricular projects.
As current principal of IER Pedro Pablo Castrillón, he promotes educational quality and community strengthening in Santo Domingo. His participation in Territorios TEC 2025 positions him as a benchmark in rural education, sustainability, and territorial development in Antioquia and Latin America.
Victor Manuel
González
University Professional - Government of Antioquia
Viviana Buitrago Lopera is an economist with a Master’s in Technological Innovation and more than 15 years of experience in citizen participation, entrepreneurship, and public management. Her career at the Government of Antioquia and the Mayor’s Office of Medellín, along with her academic output and international training, consolidates her as a professional committed to institutional strengthening and social innovation.
Her nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms her profile as a leader with international projection, capable of articulating public policy, innovation, and global cooperation for the benefit of territorial development.
Viviana
Buitrago
Manager - Administrative Planning Department
Yeison Fernando Miranda Restrepo is a business administrator and specialist in territorial development, with more than 15 years of experience in public management, cadastre, and strategic planning. His career in the Secretary of Planning and the Council of Rionegro, as well as his current role as Manager of the Antioquia Cadastre, consolidates him as a reference in land use planning and institutional modernization.
His nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms his profile as a leader with international projection, prepared to integrate technical knowledge, public management, and innovation in the service of territorial development in Antioquia and Colombia.
Yeison Fernando
Miranda Restrepo
Secretary of Planning and Public Works - Anzá Mayor's Office
Yoiner Galeano Virgen is a geological engineer and project management specialist, with a career in the public sector of Anzá as a councilman and municipal secretary in different areas. His profile combines technical expertise, political leadership, and community commitment, consolidating him as a key actor in territorial transformation.
His designation for the Life Economics Lab program confirms his projection as a young leader with strategic vision, capable of integrating sustainability, innovation, and citizen participation into regional development.
Yoiner
Galeano
Mayor - Mayor's Office of Tarazá
Yomer Fabián Álvarez Correa is a political and social leader from Bajo Cauca, Antioquia, currently serving as Mayor of Tarazá. His experience as both councilman and mayor, along with his background in administrative management, consolidates him as a reference in local governance.
His nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms his profile as a leader with international projection, prepared to strengthen territorial management and global cooperation for the benefit of his municipality and Antioquia.
Yomer Fabián
Álvarez Correa
LNR Advisor – Governor's Office - Government of Antioquia
Yuli Valentina Wittingham Villamil is an economist and specialist in corporate finance, with solid experience in the Ministries of Finance and Mines, and currently an advisor to the Office of the Governor of Antioquia. Her trajectory in transportation, energy, and sustainability projects positions her as a key professional in the articulation of public policy and corporate governance.
Her nomination to the Territorios TEC – Harvard/MIT program confirms her profile as a leader with international projection, prepared to integrate technical knowledge, innovation, and global cooperation for the benefit of territorial development and governance in Colombia.
Yuli Valentina
Wittingham Villamil
Social Leader - Santo Domingo
Yuliet María Betancur Álvarez is a community leader and public manager with more than a decade of experience in social, environmental, and territorial development programs in the municipalities of Cisneros and Santo Domingo, Antioquia. Her profile reflects a strong commitment to both rural and urban communities, standing out for her closeness to citizens, her ability to coordinate processes, and her focus on social well-being.
Her nomination to participate in Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) positions her as a woman leader with the potential to strengthen her skills and become a key promoter of sustainable and inclusive territorial transformation in Antioquia.
Yuliet María Betancur Álvarez
Social Coordinator - Antioquia Gold
Yuly Andrea Durango Ocampo is an economist and project management specialist with more than 16 years of experience in corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and environmental management. Her career combines work with ethnic communities, participation in environmental impact studies, and coordination of social programs in large-scale projects.
Currently, as Social Coordinator at Antioquia Gold Ltd., she leads the company’s community relations and social strategy in Antioquia. Her nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) strengthens her profile as a professional capable of generating shared value among companies, communities, and the State, positioning her as a benchmark in sustainability and territorial transformation in Colombia.
Yuly Andrea
Durango Ocampo
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Community leader - Anzá
Zoraida Villegas Vargas is a community leader from Anzá, Antioquia, with a solid track record in citizen participation processes, pedagogical management, and community engagement. Her role as President of the Community Action Board of La Quiebra village positions her as a local reference in building social fabric and strengthening territorial development.
Her nomination to participate in the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC (Harvard–MIT) confirms her profile as a leader committed to sustainability, social innovation, and community development, with the capacity to represent her municipality in international cooperation arenas.
Zoraida
Villegas Vargas
