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Daniel Esteban Cadavid Sánchez
Head of project management - Santa Ana Minerals
Daniel Esteban Cadavid Sánchez, a civil engineer and certified PMP, has experience in infrastructure, mining, and mobility projects. His profile combines technical expertise, strategic leadership, and innovation, projecting him as an international professional capable of integrating social management and territorial planning.
Doris Helena Gil Baena
Legal Representative - ASEMAR
A Business Administration Technician with training in circular economy, solidarity economy, and project formulation, she has 35 years of experience as an environmental and social leader dedicated to defending the rights of the recycling community. She is the founder and legal representative of ASEMAR, an organization with 25 years of experience recognized for its social impact and commitment to sustainable development in Medellín, Antioquia, and nationwide. Additionally, she is a member of the Antioquia Recycling Roundtable, the Technical Committee of the Separa Alliance, and the Primary Committee of the Intersectoral Group for Circularity in Medellín and Antioquia.
Dubal Papamija Muñoz
Executive Director - Province of Peace
Dubal Papamija Muñoz is a forest engineer with a specialization and a master’s degree in Project Management, and currently a law student. He has experience in managing General System of Royalties (SGR) resources, institutional and territorial strengthening, as well as project management at local and departmental government levels. He has also been a university lecturer and played a key role in implementing the new Royalties Law at the Antioquia Governor’s Office. His nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 has institutional support and positions him as a leader in public management, social innovation, and territorial planning.
Eliana María Jaramillo Rodríguez
Social Manager - Santo Domingo
An economist with a specialization in Public Administration and over 18 years of experience in the public sector. She has worked in territorial planning, project structuring, and institutional management across several municipalities in Antioquia, leading processes to strengthen municipal planning and coordination between local administrations and departmental entities. Her profile stands out for technical expertise, administrative knowledge, and territorial management skills, making her a strategic asset for local and regional development.
Elizabeth Montoya
CEO - Effective Actions
Elizabeth Montoya Betancur is an economist and researcher with experience in public innovation, territorial development, and impact evaluation. Based in Cambridge, she leads Effective Actions, a technology company working with governments and businesses in the U.S. and Latin America. Her career combines high-level academic research, work with rural communities and local governments in Colombia, and leadership in projects involving artificial intelligence, Big Data, and social policies, positioning her as a binational leader focused on technology for social and territorial innovation.
Fabio Ignacio Mira Valencia
Mayor - Santo Domingo Mayor's Office
Fabio Ignacio Mira Valencia is a political and social leader with extensive experience in public administration and the current mayor of Santo Domingo, Antioquia. He has promoted projects in infrastructure, education, entrepreneurship, and social development, standing out for his approachable, innovative, and participatory leadership. His international training in the TEC-T program has strengthened his skills in innovation, project management, and development cooperation. Recognized for his commitment and strategic vision, he works toward a modern, sustainable, and inclusive municipality.
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Forney Munevar Monsalve
Mayor - Falan Mayor's Office
Forney Munévar Monsalve is a public administrator and mayor of Falan, Tolima, with experience in community management, strategic planning, and institutional coordination. His leadership is focused on sustainable development and community well-being. His recommendation to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC program (Harvard–MIT) supports his profile as a political leader with international projection, capable of integrating administrative experience, community commitment, and territorial vision to strengthen Tolima.
Isabel Escobar Gil
Vice President of Public Relations
Isabel Escobar Gil is a social communicator and journalist with over ten years of experience, combining journalistic rigor with institutional communication strategy. She has transitioned from reporting and production in national media to leadership in corporate communication, excelling in crisis management, reputation, and communication with diverse audiences. Her experience in media and the business sector positions her as a strategic professional for high-impact roles in organizational communication and public management.
Jonathan Osorio Pineda
Country Manager - Antioquia Gold
Jónnathan Osorio Pineda is a professional in corporate sustainability and social management with over 14 years of experience in ESG processes within the mining industry. His multidisciplinary background enables him to manage projects in complex territories by coordinating communities, companies, and the government. He is currently the Sustainability Manager at Antioquia Gold Ltd., where he leads CSR initiatives and territorial transformation. His participation in Territorios TEC 2025 supports his profile as a Latin American leader in social innovation, sustainability, and territorial development.
Juan Diego Zuluaga Pulgarín
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 local political leadership. His participation in Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) positions him as a young leader with the potential to strengthen public administration, drive territorial innovation, and represent Sonsón in international forums.
Liliana Muñoz Cadavid
Administrative Manager - Anzá Mining
Liliana María Muñoz Cadavid is a civil engineer with over 20 years of experience in the mining and financial sectors. As Administrative Manager of Minera Anzá S.A., she leads the project strategy with a focus on sustainability, corporate reputation, and community empowerment. Her appointment to the Life Economics Lab program supports her profile as a business leader with international projection, capable of integrating sustainability, innovation, and inter-institutional coordination to transform territories in Antioquia and Latin America.
Lina Patricia Villa Martínez
Director of Business and Projects - Fenalco
Lina Patricia Villa Martínez is a lawyer and trade association executive with nearly 30 years of experience in business management, trade associations, and territorial development. She has played a key role at Fenalco Antioquia, leading business lines, international cooperation, and strengthening organized commerce. Her career stands out for high-level trade association expertise, leadership in national and international alliances, and institutional coordination skills. Her participation in Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) positions her as a reference in connecting the private sector, international cooperation, and territorial development.
Luis Alberto Cárdenas Ortiz
Director of Mining and Energy Development - Santa Ana Minerals
Luis Alberto Cárdenas Ortiz is a business administrator with three specializations and over 20 years of experience in public management, public services, the mining and energy sector, and territorial development. His leadership at the Tolima Governor’s Office highlights him as a reference in institutional innovation and sustainability. His recommendation to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC program (Harvard–MIT) supports his profile as a regional leader with international projection, capable of integrating technical expertise, development vision, and community commitment for the progress of Tolima and the country.
María Alejandra Naranjo León
Director of Sustainability - Santa Ana Minerals
María Alejandra Naranjo León is a social worker and specialist in environmental management, with over 18 years of experience in sustainability, social responsibility, and community engagement in high-impact mining projects. As Sustainability Director at Minerales Santa Ana, she leads key processes to secure social license and ensure compliance with ESG standards. Her recommendation to the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC program (Harvard–MIT) supports her profile as a leader with international projection, capable of driving territorial and business development through sustainability and social innovation.
María Cristina Lara Góngora
Manager - ANDI Tolima
María Cristina Lara Góngora is a food engineer with over 30 years of experience in trade association, business, and social leadership. Since 1995, she has been the regional manager of ANDI in Tolima and Huila, standing out for her ability to coordinate the private sector, government, and academia. Her recommendation to the Territorios TEC program (Harvard–MIT) supports her profile as a leader with international projection, capable of integrating business management, political consensus, and territorial development to promote sustainable transformations in Tolima and Huila.
Melissa Acosta
Chief of Staff - LEL
Melissa Acosta is an audiovisual communicator and specialist in marketing management, with over 10 years of experience in communication, digital marketing, project management, and content production. She is currently Chief of Staff at Life Economics Lab (Boston), where she coordinates teams, leads the executive agenda, and connects institutional strategy with daily operations, standing out for her ability to align multidisciplinary teams and generate global impact.
Miller Alberto Cartagena Alzate
Executive Director - Province of Peace
Miller Alberto Cartagena Alzate is a civil engineer and specialist in project management, with over 13 years of experience in the public and private sectors. He is currently the Executive Director of the Administrative and Planning Province of La Paz, where he leads territorial planning and institutional coordination, standing out as a strategic leader with a vision for innovation, sustainability, and international cooperation for the development of Antioquia.
Paola Idarraga Ocampo
Transformation Area Manager - COMFENALCO
Paola Idarraga Ocampo is a leader in social innovation and business development, with extensive experience in strategic projects, alliances, and international cooperation. She has worked at Comfenalco Antioquia, Ruta N, and the Red Cross, standing out for her ability to connect the business, social, and academic sectors with a focus on sustainability and community impact. Her career positions her as a key figure in Medellín’s innovation ecosystem and as a prominent representative in international forums such as Territorios TEC 2025.
Thyana Julieth Alvarez Claro
Manager - Santa Ana Minerals
Thyana Julieth Álvarez Claro is a senior executive in the Colombian mining sector, with over 20 years of experience in corporate communications and 18 years in sustainability and community engagement. Her career in international companies such as Outcrop Silver, Libero Copper, MINESA, and Red Eagle Mining positions her as a leader with strategic vision and proven impact in highly complex contexts. Her recommendation for the Life Economics Lab – Territorios TEC program (Harvard–MIT) supports her profile as a global leader, capable of integrating sustainability, innovation, and territorial management for the benefit of Colombia and international cooperation.
Yuly Andrea Durango Ocampo
Social Coordinator - Antioquia Gold
Yuly Andrea Durango Ocampo is an economist and specialist in project management, with over 16 years of experience in sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental management. She is currently the Social Coordinator at Antioquia Gold Ltd., where she leads community engagement and social strategy. Her nomination to Territorios TEC 2025 (Harvard–MIT) supports her profile as a reference in sustainability and territorial transformation, with the ability to generate shared value among businesses, communities, and the State.