Alonso Silva

Alonso Silva is an experienced leader in community development and education, currently serving as a Catalyst at One Collective since January 2019, where oversight of a strategic plan for integrated community development in Santiago, Chile is a primary focus. As the Executive Director and Founder of Fundación Somos Parte since May 2018, Alonso has transformed a church outreach ministry into a consolidated non-profit dedicated to supporting children and youth in government-run protection homes. Previous roles include Chief Development Officer at TOHL, where a District Water Office program was developed, and Operations Director/Education Advisor at World Vision, where adjustments to national strategies were implemented in at-risk communities. Alonso has also held positions in education reform, social housing development, and research consulting. Educational qualifications include a Humphrey Fellowship from Vanderbilt University and degrees in Civil Construction from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Universidad de Chile.