Maria Mercedes Tejada Caldera is a professional with extensive experience in statistical operations, marketing coordination, and administrative support. Currently serving as Coordinador de operaciones at the Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística - DANE Colombia since February 2019, Maria leads efforts in the oversight and quality control of statistical processes. Prior experience includes roles such as Apoyo Administrativo Municipal at DANE, Coordinadora comercial at Paradise Group, and Investigadora at Grupo POLYGESTA. Maria holds a Specialist degree in Development Projects from Escuela Superior de Administración Pública and possesses dual undergraduate degrees in Administrative Engineering and Industrial Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia.