Catalina Escobar

Catalina Escobar Bravo has over 20 years of experience in various roles and organizations. Catalina is currently the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at MAKAIA, where they have been leading the organization since 2006. As the Executive Director, they played a key role in transforming MAKAIA from an idea into an organization that has served numerous non-profits and social projects in Latin America.

Prior to MAKAIA, Catalina worked at The World Bank as a Business Analyst and Project Manager. During their time there, they managed web-related projects that focused on collaboration and knowledge sharing. Catalina also contributed to the analysis of the World Bank search systems.

Catalina also worked as a Consultant at the Inter American Development Bank. In this role, they developed proposals and research papers on ICT and telecenters initiatives in Central America. Catalina also organized workshops and events focused on digital solutions for social and economic development.

Before that, Catalina worked at the Development Gateway Foundation/World Bank as a Consultant. Catalina served as the primary liaison for portal development activities and led the development of web development quality standards for Country Gateways in Latin America.

Earlier in their career, Catalina was a Business Consultant at Commerce One, where they were part of a team that designed and developed a web-based Dental Practice Management System.

Overall, Catalina Escobar Bravo has a diverse background in strategy, project management, and international development, with a focus on leveraging technology for social impact in Latin America.

Catalina Escobar Bravo has a diverse education history. In 1990, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad EAFIT. Later, in 1998-2000, Catalina pursued an MBA in International Business at The George Washington University School of Business. In 2007-2008, they specialized in International Cooperation for Development, obtaining an Especialización degree from Fundación Cyes. Lastly, in 2011, Catalina received a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Georgetown University. These educational experiences have likely contributed to their knowledge and expertise in various fields.