Luz Alcira Granada Contreras

Luz Alcira Granada Contreras has extensive work experience in various organizations, with a focus on child protection, advocacy, and policy development. Their most recent position was as the Executive Director (CEO) of the Colombia Office at Bethany Christian Services. Prior to that, they worked as the National Program Director at Bethany Christian Services and as an Associated Researcher at the Proteknô Foundation of Innovation and Learning.

Luz Alcira also held roles at organizations such as Young Peacebuilders, Secretaría Distrital de Integración Social, UNICEF, Save the Children International, World Vision, and World Vision USA. Their responsibilities in these positions ranged from leading the design and implementation of national plans and policies to providing advocacy and communication support to working with communities and facilitating training programs.

Throughout their career, Luz Alcira has demonstrated expertise in child protection, advocacy, program development, and monitoring and evaluation. Luz Alcira has also played a key role in addressing issues related to violence against children, humanitarian assistance, and the promotion of justice.

Luz Alcira Granada Contreras has a diverse education history. Luz Alcira obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Eastern University between 2000 and 2003. In 2012 to 2013, they earned a Diploma Certificate of Leadership from Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey. Luz also obtained a Diploma Certificate in Human Rights from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 2010, and completed a course on the Interamerican System of Human Rights at Instituto Interamericano de Derechos Humanos in 2007. Additionally, they hold a Diploma Certificate in NGO Leadership from Universidad de Los Andes (2006-2007) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Youth Participation and Empowerment from Jobs in Mexico (2003-2004). Luz's educational background also includes a Postgraduate Certificate in NGO Leadership from Eastern University (2000-2001), a Specialist in Community Development degree from Universidad del Valle (1996-1997), and a degree in Social Work from Universidad de Antioquia (1989-1995). Furthermore, they obtained a certification in "Cómo dirigir a dirigentes con experiencia" from LinkedIn in 2021.