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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 - 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
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
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
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
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
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.