We promote climate action through a justice-centered approach to build a sustainable and equitable future, highlighting Latin America's vulnerabilities to climate change.
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Explore the countries we’ve worked with directly and through international civil society climate diplomacy networks (2022–2025).
We have collaborated directly and through international civil society climate diplomacy networks (2022–2025).
Peru, Mexico and Colombia
Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Brazil, Mexico, Kenya, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Colombia
Over 70 collaborators of different nationalities working from 10 countries.
More than 320 knowledge products developed.
We are part of over 10 networks and alliances advancing climate action goals in Colombia, Latin America, and the Global South.
Over 90 initiatives through which we’ve managed more than USD 13 million in 7 years.
We support the implementation of a fair and equitable Just Energy Transition in Latin America.
We advocate for the Global South’s interests in international forums, promoting meaningful climate action.
We support financial system actors in Latin America in their transformation and greening efforts.
We drive impact toward a Just Energy Transition in Latin America by bridging civil society and government.
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Transforma
Constituted as a Non-Profit Entity with NIT 901057447-2 and with its main address in the city of Bogotá D.C. (Colombia) hereby informs: That in compliance with the Statutory Law 1581 of 2012 by which the General Regime of Data Protection in Colombia and the Regulatory Decree 1377 of 2013 is established, as well as the best practices at international level in this matter, it is responsible for the treatment (collection, storage, use, circulation or suppression) of personal data in the development of its mission object focused on promoting Colombian exports, foreign direct investment, international tourism and the country brand.
The holders of personal data have the right to know, update, rectify or delete the information collected in the databases or files, in the terms established in the regulations in force and in the Personal Data Processing Policy, which may be consulted at any time at the following link: Personal Data Processing Policy.
The purposes of the processing of personal data currently held by Transforma are the following:
Transforma
en cumplimiento de la Ley Estatutaria 1581 de 2012 por la cual se establece el Régimen General de Protección de Datos en Colombia, así como de las mejores prácticas a nivel internacional en esta materia, es responsable del tratamiento de sus datos personales.
1). Derechos como titular de la información:
2). Datos Transforma:
3). Canales a través de los cuales puede ejercer derechos:
El Titular podrá utilizar el sistema de correspondencia de Transforma, mediante correo electrónico a la dirección: [email protected]
4) Área responsable de atención de quejas, reclamos, felicitaciones y sugerencias:
El seguimiento y control de la atención de estos casos, es responsabilidad de la Directora Ejecutiva de Transforma mediante los canales indicados en el numeral 3) de este comunicado.
5) . Procedimientos para conocimiento, actualización, supresión, revocación y rectificación:
El titular podrá solicitar a través de los canales de contacto nombrados anteriormente, la actualización, supresión, revocación y rectificación de la información y/o efectuar consultas o reclamos relacionados con su información.Transforma validará la identificación, analizará, clasificará y emitirá la respuesta a la solicitud en los tiempos establecidos en la ley, y será enviada a través del medio por el cual se recibe la solicitud o por el medio que el titular especifique en su comunicación. La supresión de datos personales y/o revocación de autorización para tratamiento de la información no procederá cuando el titular tenga un deber legal o contractual de permanecer en las bases de datos de Transforma.
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Si no fuere posible responder algún requerimiento en razón de su complejidad, se informará al solicitante el motivo por el cual no es posible responder dentro del término fijado por la normativa vigente. Cuando se notifique sobre la imposibilidad de responder en el término inicialmente señalado, deberá informársele al solicitante la fecha en la que se responderá el requerimiento, la cual en ningún caso podrá superar los ocho (8) días hábiles siguientes al vencimiento del primer término.
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Senior Energy Associate
Economist with experience in complex projects, advising subnational actors in Colombia on Green Growth, data management, project structuring, and financial planning. Skilled in fostering partnerships with private sector and academia and aligning local initiatives with national policies for sustainable impact.
Energy Associate
Political scientist with a master's degree in public policy. She has twelve years of experience working with ethnic communities and rural populations on issues related to social dialogue, governance, climate change, human rights, and gender. She has knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of qualitative methodologies for collective construction, as well as in the formulation of environmental planning management tools, environmental projects, gender, and land-related issues.
Junior Associate in Partnerships and Development
Political scientist with experience in climate justice and purpose-driven alliance building. She is passionate about imagining possible futures and connecting ideas with people. She is interested in working on environmental issues because she believes that changing the world starts with teaming up with those who also want to care for it.
Junior Energy Associate
Environmental Engineer with a Master’s in Energy and Sustainability, experienced in the management of geographic information systems and their application to environmental components. Interested in working on energy transition and climate change issues to contribute to the development of solutions that promote progress while respecting natural resources.
Director of Operations
Master's in Regeneration and Sustainable Development, with solid experience in operational excellence and in the implementation of strategies, processes, and organizational policies in Latin America. Her purpose is to contribute collectively to the strengthening of organizations that promote a more just, sustainable, and respectful world for all forms of life that inhabit it.
Accounting and Administrative Assistant
Environmental Engineer with a Master’s in Energy and Sustainability, experienced in the management of geographic information systems and their application to environmental components. Interested in working on energy transition and climate change issues to contribute to the development of solutions that promote progress while respecting natural resources.
Human Resources Associate
Psychologist with specializations in Human Talent Management and Labor Law & Social Security, with experience in both the private sector and International Cooperation. She is inspired by working for people and the planet, convinced that human talent is the driving force behind the sustainable change our world needs.
Climate Finance Associate
Senior consultant with a strategic focus on climate finance and territorial development in complex contexts. Expert in designing market strategies and financial leverage for regional stabilization. Has led projects with the Presidency, UNDP, Universidad de los Andes, and Rainforest Alliance, combining commercial vision with socio-ecological rigor.
Climate Finance Associate
Business Administrator, MBA, and finance specialist with over 20 years of experience in financial and non-financial risk management in the financial sector. Passionate about reading and photography. Committed to sustainability and protecting the planet for future generations.
Climate Finance Associate
Environmental Engineer with a Master’s in Energy and Sustainability, experienced in the management of geographic information systems and their application to environmental components. Interested in working on energy transition and climate change issues to contribute to the development of solutions that promote progress while respecting natural resources.
Strategy Associate
She has experience in project management and social enterprises, team management, data analysis, and digital product development. She is passionate about connecting diverse stakeholders to achieve collective impact and is interested in working on environmental issues because she believes in the power of collaborative solutions to achieve climate justice.
Senior MEL Associate
Biologist with experience in the formulation and implementation of projects, plans, policies, and climate change adaptation programs, climate risks management, and biodiversity conservation. He is passionate about the magic of the Pacific and he works to add efforts and collectively face the environmental deterioration that humans have generated.
Energy Associate
Environmental Engineer with a Master’s in Energy and Sustainability, experienced in the management of geographic information systems and their application to environmental components. Interested in working on energy transition and climate change issues to contribute to the development of solutions that promote progress while respecting natural resources.
Junior Executive Direction Associate
Environmental engineer. She has experience in project management, execution of socio-environmental programs, and production of cartographic materials. She is passionate about working for the environment, and promoting sustainable solutions that, in turn, drive growth and enhance the quality of life for communities in Colombia.
Energy Diplomacy Associate
Environmental Engineer with a Master’s in Energy and Sustainability, experienced in the management of geographic information systems and their application to environmental components. Interested in working on energy transition and climate change issues to contribute to the development of solutions that promote progress while respecting natural resources.
Coordinadora en Diplomacia Energética
Environmental Engineer with a Master’s in Energy and Sustainability, experienced in the management of geographic information systems and their application to environmental components. Interested in working on energy transition and climate change issues to contribute to the development of solutions that promote progress while respecting natural resources.
Asociado en Diplomacia Climática
Environmental Engineer with a Master’s in Energy and Sustainability, experienced in the management of geographic information systems and their application to environmental components. Interested in working on energy transition and climate change issues to contribute to the development of solutions that promote progress while respecting natural resources.
Junior Climate Diplomacy Associate
Professional in International Relations. She holds a degree in International Relations from UNAM and has experience in negotiations on climate change, environmental law and human rights. She has been a youth diplomat for Mexico at the UN General Assembly, a representative of Latin America for C40 Cities, and a delegate in various international forums. She’s passionate about fighting for climate justice.
Climate Diplomacy Associate
Biologist with a Master’s in Human Ecology and over fifteen years of experience in biodiversity, climate change, and environmental policy across Latin America. She has worked on climate and biodiversity strategy in international negotiations and the public sector, with a focus on nature, equity, and environmental justice. She believes in the power of collective action to imagine and shape fairer and more sustainable presents and futures. Nature is, for her, a deep source of meaning, belonging, and future.
Climate Diplomacy Associate
Environmental diplomat. Negotiator of global and regional agreements on climate change, biodiversity, deforestation, protection of the ozone layer, and elimination of mercury. Professional in International Relations and specialist in Environmental Law from Universidad Externado de Colombia. Master's in Strategic Communication from Columbia University in New York.
Communications Associate
Marketing professional with experience in Organizational Communication, Corporate Relations, and Sustainability. She has led high-impact strategies in the financial sector, integrating endomarketing and stakeholder engagement to strengthen corporate reputation. Passionate about creating purposeful and memorable experiences, she sees marketing as a driver of transformation to connect brands with causes, raise environmental awareness, and move toward a more sustainable business model in the face of climate change.
Energy Diplomacy Associate
Political scientist with a master’s degree in Governance of Risk and Natural Resources. She has led international cooperation projects focused on analysis, transparency, and accountability in the extractive sector. Her interests include gender and diversity issues in the energy sector. She is passionate about sports and outdoor activities.
Energy Diplomacy Associate and Area Manager
Business Administrator from the Universidad de La Salle in Colombia, specialist in Project Management from the EAN University, with experience in the implementation of International Cooperation Projects. I am passionate about working on environmental issues because it drives me to develop sustainable solutions and generate a positive impact on our communities.
Asociada junior en comunicaciones
Journalist and anthropologist. She has experience in the creation and implementation of digital communication and marketing strategies for agencies and social organizations. She is passionate about journalism and communications with a focus on human rights. She is interested in working on environmental issues due to their impact on social justice and peacebuilding.
Energy Associate
Environmental and Sanitary Engineer. She has experience in managing sustainable projects and collaborating with rural communities. She is passionate about promoting sustainability and exploring nature through hiking. She is interested in working on environmental issues because she believes real progress comes from a joint commitment between communities and companies to protect natural resources and achieve the SDGs.
Junior Climate Finance Associate
Economist. Captivated by public policies and tools to face deforestation, advance in green finance and fair energy transition. With experience in consulting for the health industry, including economic evaluations, research, data analysis, and collaborative work. Motivated by environmental and social impact.
Junior Climate Finance Associate
Economist with a Master's degree in Regional Development and Territorial Planning. Experienced in environmental economic assessment and sustainable development. Passionate about research and environmental education. Interested in working on environmental issues to actively contribute to transforming the relationship between humans and nature, promoting solutions that balance growth with environmental conservation.
Climate Finance Associate and Area Manager
Environmental Engineer with a Master’s in Energy and Sustainability, experienced in the management of geographic information systems and their application to environmental components. Interested in working on energy transition and climate change issues to contribute to the development of solutions that promote progress while respecting natural resources.
Estamos orgullosos de apoyar a Transforma y su labor en favor de una transición energética justa para Colombia y la región de América Latina y el Caribe. Como filántropos de riesgo, hemos respaldado su trabajo desde sus primeras etapas, y hoy son una estrella en nuestro portafolio. Han pasado de ser un pequeño equipo con una idea audaz a convertirse en una organización líder, dinámica y de alto impacto, que no solo trabaja en temas de transición energética en Colombia, sino en toda la región y en el ámbito global.
GCF CEO
Transforma has been a key partner over the last few years as the multilateral system navigated the challenging and frustrating new collective goal for climate finance. The climate finance team have provided thought leadership to the provision and mobilisation of climate finance, where they have also illustrated their diplomacy and skills in political strategy, as well as in the realms of scaling the trillions in finance for climate action across the variety of actors and channels that this entails. The team has strong convening power and it was a pleasure to work with them during 2024 to progress climate justice.
ODI
Transforma and its group of professionals have been, in their short lifetime, an agent of change, as their name suggests, transforming minds and serving as an important pivot with their messages of progress and innovation during COP negotiations. In 2024, they partnered with me through the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala in a program aimed at creating and strengthening the capacities of Guatemalan professionals from various ministries and other sectors and stakeholders of Guatemalan society prior to COP29. Transforma's support accompanying the on-site negotiation exercise provided a High Level of experiences and knowledge that instilled in students the desire to continue with these important capacity-building processes. Guatemala needs these continuous processes, and it is my greatest wish that we can continue this partnership.
Ambassador Guatemala
Junior Climate Finance Associate
Sociologist with a master’s degree in Applied Economics. She has experience in data analysis and local development. She is passionate about political action and community-based environmental resource management. Her work aims to put the environment in the center of an equitable and environmentally sustainable model that provides welfare.
Energy Diplomacy Associate
Electrical Engineer and Economist. Master’s student in Applied Economics, with experience in economic and regulatory analysis of energy markets, solar energy projects and research in public policy and environmental economics. She is passionate about the sea and the fight against climate change. She works to advance towards a sustainable and equitable energy transition.
Energy Diplomacy Associate
She holds a degree in international relations and is a Ph. D. candidate in the same field. With experience in climate change, just transition, gender and diversity, she is passionate about human rights and believes that transformative change is closely tied to respect for and harmony with nature.
Junior Energy Diplomacy Associate
Environmental Engineer with an M.S. in Environmental and Ecological Engineering, specializing in circular economy, solid waste management, and critical metals. Passionate about environmental economics and policy, she focuses on projects that enhance the quality of life through sustainable solutions and environmental protection.
Energy Diplomacy Associate
Economist from the Universidad del Rosario with a Master’s in Economics from the Universidad de los Andes. He has experience in macroeconomic modeling, financial modeling, and energy systems, as well as in structural decomposition analysis. He is passionate about soccer and enjoys spending time with his family and friends. His interest in energy and environmental issues stems from his belief that these two components will be key in the transformation of economies in the near future.
Director of Energy Diplomacy
Environmental Engineer with an MSc. degree in Project Management for Environmental and Energy Engineering. She has experience working with private and public stakeholders on issues related to climate change and environmental and energy sustainability strategies. She loves nature and sharing experiences. Throughout her work, she has been looking to convey different interests to achieve the goal of sustainable development.
Legal Associate
Lawyer graduated from the Universidad de los Andes, with experience in the support and coordination of intellectual property processes, commercial and administrative law, and disputes in government entities, due diligence, and compliance processes. He has provided legal support to non-profit organizations and partook in the UN volunteers program.
Financial Associate in Operations
Economist specialized in Corporate Finance with expertise in modeling, financial planning, and analysis. He has worked in private technology firms and economic development entities, overseeing financial sustainability. His focus in economics and finance is dedicated to contributing to the economic, sustainable, and environmental development of society.
Junior Administrative Associate
Holds a degree in Tourism and Hotel Management, and a graduate degree in Public Relations and Protocol & Etiquette. She has experience in public and private entities. An admirer and keeper of the environment, she is passionate about all fields of human life transformation.
Executive Director
Versatile professional with over 14 years of experience in international relations, climate action, and sustainable development. Throughout his career, he has built and led purposeful teams, delivered hands-on projects in complex sociopolitical regions of Colombia, designed academic curricula and knowledge products, and contributed to the successful incubation and growth of a civil society organization. He has held positions as a senior manager, consultant, lecturer, researcher, U.N. staff member, and public servant for various organizations based in Colombia and internationally.
Coordinadora administrativa y financiera en
Operations
Public accountant with experience in budget and financial management of different international cooperation projects. She is passionate about team work towards achieving common objectives and is interested in environmental work because she considers that is a way to contribute to solving different issues.
Communications Associate
Social communicator. She has experience in climate action and visual communication. She is passionate about cinema and ancestral indigenous wisdom. She is interested in working in environmental issues because she is doing something to protect the most valuable thing: life.
Communications Associate
Social communicator passionate about social impact and science journalism, with 7 years of experience in the field. She has specialized in strategy creation, digital channel impact, content generation, storytelling, and campaign building. Through communication, she aims to raise awareness and foster commitment to environmental issues.
Director of Communications
Social Communicator, Master's in Communication for Development from Ohio University. Experience in the formulation and implementation of projects focused on Communication for Social and Behavioral Change. She has worked for the United Nations system in areas such as food security, refugee protection, and sexual and reproductive health for children and adolescents in the Colombian Caribbean. Mother of Antonia, passionate about African dance, and convinced that education is the way to transform.
Communications Associate
Social Communicator and Translator. She has experience in publishing projects, journalism, and teaching. She is passionate about working in social organizations and children’s literature. She is interested in working on environmental issues because she is convinced of the relevance that her generation has to impact the planet in a positive way.
Senior Communications Associate
Social Communicator and Journalist, specialist in organizational communication with a master’s degree in Human Development. She has experience in the creation of communication strategies and content management in non-governmental and educational organizations. She is passionate about audio storytelling production. She is interested in highlighting sustainable solutions to socio-environmental issues that inspire transformations.
Communications Associate and Area Manager
Master’s in Marketing with extensive experience in strategic communication, digital content development, and internal communication campaigns. Committed to purpose-driven communication and continuous learning. Believes in the power of small actions to drive social transformation.
Junior Climate Finance Associate
Environmental engineer. She has experience in environmental education, data analysis, and research. She is passionate about nature, traveling, learning, and environmental initiatives. She is interested in working on environmental issues because she believes that, no matter where we are, we have the ability to create a positive impact and build the future we desire in the present.
Climate Finance Associate
Holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences with a master’s degree in biology. She has experience in scientific research and environmental consulting. She is passionate about learning about nature to understand and conserve it. She is interested in working on environmental issues because she recognizes the importance of developing sustainable social systems that use and preserve nature.
Director of Climate Finance
Biologist from the Universidad Javeriana, master’s degree in Environmental Sciences with a minor in environmental policy from Wageningen University. She has worked in the public sector in institutions such as the National Parks Unit, the national Planning Department and the Ministry of the Environment. In the latter, she was director of climate change and risk management.
Climate Finance Associate
Economist from the Universidad del Rosario. She has experience in the public sector on issues of social conflict, royalties, and public policy. She is passionate about long walks and mountains. Because she has a powerful connection with nature, she is interested in working on environmental issues to contribute to its conservation.
Coordinator in Climate Finance
Environmental Engineer, master’s degree in Business Administration and Engineering, combined experience in environmental consulting, strategic diagnosis of the environment, and risks for sustainable growth. She works in climate finance because she wants to harness the unique opportunity that the private sector has to combat the climate crisis.
Climate Finance Associate
Bachelor in finance. She has experience in the measurement and monitoring of risks applied to investment portfolios of financial institutions, and in financial risks auditing. She is passionate about puzzles, traveling, and crafts. She is interested in environmental work because she wants to contribute to the generation of deep changes in the way we live and interact with the planet.
Junior Climate Diplomacy Associate
He holds a degree in Government and Public Affairs from the Universidad de los Andes. He has experience in political advocacy in local, national and international decision-making scenarios, and is passionate about working on environmental issues because he is convinced that countering the planetary crisis is both a generational responsibility and an opportunity to build a more just and sustainable world.
Coordinator of Climate Diplomacy
Civil Engineer with a master’s degree in Environmental Management. She has experience coordinating and managing projects related to infrastructure and rural development. She strongly believes in the systematic vision of sustainability, thus she is interested in contributing from the environmental dimension.
Senior Climate Diplomacy Associate
Lawyer with a PhD in Environmental Law. He has experience in the protection of natural spaces and the international negotiations of climate change. He is passionate about sport and nature. In his work on environmental issues, he is inspired by his and all others’ children.
Communications Associate and Area Manager
Holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, a master’s degree in Environment and Development from London School of Economics and Political Science. She has over 15 years of experience working in climate policy in México and Latin America, and internationally in the UN regime.
Senior Climate Diplomacy Associate
Environmental Economist with a Master’s degree in Development Studies (Agrarian, Food and Environmental). She has experience in behavioral economics, work with ethnic and peasant communities, and territorial development planning. Passionate about exploring how the performing arts can trigger climate action.
Junior Climate Diplomacy Associate
Egressed and Bachelor of Law from the University of Costa Rica. She has experience in Environmental, Corporate, and Administrative Law; and Multilateral Negotiations in the United Nations Climate Change regime. She is interested in working on environmental matters as she considers that it is a field that unites and concerns the collectivity in an integral manner; in which, the work carried out has a positive impact on the national and international community, as well as on future generations.
Asesora Senior de Alianzas y Desarrollo
Economist with a master’s degree in marketing. In recent years she has worked at the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce with entrepreneurs and as a fundraising consultant at UNICEF. Passionate about reviewing trends and working on social and/or environmental impact projects with disruptive business models, to have a better and more inclusive planet for all beings. In her free time, she loves to run and enjoy time with her family.
Diplomacy Associate
Political scientist and Master’s student in Public Policy and Development. He has worked as a research assistant and consultant on issues related to extractive industries, armed conflict, and human rights. He is passionate about nature and communities and has volunteered for various social projects. He is interested in working on environmental issues because he believes that it is a way to explore and build new ways of living and inhabiting the Earth.
Director of Strategy
Environmental Engineer, she holds an MSc in Sustainable Development and is driven by the challenge of translating sustainability discussions into actionable outcomes. Committed to catalyzing change, she dedicates herself to fostering powerful conversations that embrace diverse voices and perspectives, contributing to the vision of a just and equitable future. She has strong experience in climate change adaptation, particularly in the Latin American context.
Energy Associate
Human Resources Administrator. He has experience in educational and business sectors, management processes, transfer and dissemination of knowledge, learning, and organizational communication. He is passionate about sharing with his partner and traveling; he is interested in working on environmental issues because of the challenge of being able to contribute to transforming the culture around the care of our home, the plane Earth.
Junior Energy Associate
Environmental engineer. Specialist in climate change projects and candidate for a Master’s in Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change at Sergio Arboleda University. He has experience in the public sector managing projects and programs related to greenhouse gas management and environmental management of water resources. He is interested in working towards a just energy transition, with a focus on sustainable mobility and renewable energies, promoting solutions for the climate crisis.
Energy Associate
Economist. Master’s degree in environmental management and a specialization in government and public affairs. She is skilled in descriptive and diagnostic analytics, has experience in formulating socio-environmental projects and corporate climate change strategies. Her passion for reconnecting with nature and her desire to make a tangible difference drive her interest in environmental work.
Coordinator in Energy
Ecologist with a master’s degree in Social Responsibility and Sustainability, with twelve years of experience in the formulation and implementation of public policies, environmental projects, and strategic planning. She is passionate about sustainable fashion, interested in working on environmental issues; and interested in contributing my knowledge to raise awareness for the construction of an increasingly sustainable world.
Director of Energy
Mechanical Engineer from the Universidad de los Andes with a master’s degree in Renewable Energy from the University of Oldenburg in Germany. He has more than 20 years of experience and has been working on climate change and energy policies for 10 years. Giovanni has a beautiful family and loves living in the rural area near Bogotá.
Technical Coordinator in Energy
Chemical engineer, M.Sc. Degree in Chemical Engineering and she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Energy Systems, from the National University of Colombia. With expertise and interest in management, coordination and formulation of engineering projects, clean development mechanism projects, carbon markets, process optimization, energy sector and environmental management.
Energy Associate
Environmental Engineer, and Master in Systems Engineering. She has experience in system dynamics and building simulation models for analyzing energy and transportation systems. She is passionate about research and teaching, the analysis of complex systems, and the mathematical modeling of energy transition issues.
Senior Energy Associate
Sociologist, Specialist in social responsibility, master in energy politics and energy management Energy and Environmental Policy and Management with more than 10 years of experience in the coordination and design of citizen participation projects, socioeconomic and political context diagnostics, evaluation of social impacts, and management and environmental sustainability plans. She is interested in participating in actions with positive impacts and activities that offer value to communities and territories.
Energy Associate
Industrial engineer, M.Sc. degree in system engineering, from the National University of Colombia, where he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in system and informatics engineering. His research interests and expertise include modeling of mining energy and socio-technological systems, quantitative methods, optimization, and use of methodologies to support decision-making.
Lawyer
With a master's degree in Environment and Sustainable Development, María Laura has a strong background in climate change, gender, international negotiations, and diplomacy. She is passionate about dance, scuba diving, animals, and feminist political ecology. Her work reflects the complexity of development and our interdependence. She is a co-founder of Transforma.
Economist
Alexa graduated from the University of North Carolina and holds an MSc in Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Planning from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She has worked as a senior advisor to Chile’s Ministry of Environment and as Deputy Secretary for Border and Intergovernmental Relations at the California Environmental Protection Agency.
Communications Specialist
Graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Diana has extensive experience in strategic communications, corporate image, and brand management. She has worked with financial institutions, government agencies, and multilateral organizations. She currently serves as Communications Director at Bancóldex.
Writer and Lawyer
A writer, lawyer, and expert in languages and sociocultural studies, Isabel has worked in academia, the public and private sectors, and civil society organizations. Her areas of expertise include human rights, discrimination, gender equality, sustainable development, climate change, climate finance, and ecological transition. She is an explorer, traveler, storyteller, and nature enthusiast. She is also a co-founder of Transforma.
Mechanical Engineer
Luis Alberto studied at Lehigh University and holds a master’s in digital arts from Pratt Institute in New York. He is the founder and director of OpEPA, an organization dedicated to reconnecting people with the Earth to accelerate the transition to sustainable and regenerative cultures.
Strategy and International Diplomacy
Andrea studied forestry at the University of Florida and holds a master’s in biology. She served as Director of Climate Change at Colombia’s Ministry of Environment, and later as Director of Economic, Social and Environmental Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 2015, she led Colombia’s technical delegation in the Paris Agreement negotiations. She is currently part of the UN Secretary-General’s climate team. She is a co-founder of Transforma.
Economist and Political Scientist
Helena holds degrees in economics and political science from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, and a master's in public administration and international development from Harvard University. She specializes in environmental and competitiveness policy design and evaluation. She has worked in both the public and private sectors in Mexico and Colombia and is now an independent consultant.
Chair of the Board
Es abogada de la Universidad del Rosario, con un Certificado de Estudios Políticos de Science Po (París) y un Máster (LLM) en derecho internacional público del London School of Economics. Hizo parte de las delegaciones de Colombia en negociaciones multilaterales sobre cambio climático, biodiversidad, desechos, mercurio y sustancias químicas. Es profesora de Derecho Internacional Ambiental en los Andes, el Rosario, el Externado, la Tadeo y el Instituto FLACSO (Argentina).
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Estudió filosofía y es maestra en filosofía y políticas públicas (LSE). Cofundadora de C230 Consultores Colombia, firma de diseño y evaluación de políticas públicas. Fue directora ejecutiva de Crea Comunidades de Emprendedores Sociales en México, plataforma que busca incentivar el emprendimiento y fomentar el empleo para las mujeres en zonas vulnerables. Actualmente es asociada de Unbounded Associates en Washington, D.C.
