Jorge Vargas Torres

Jorge Vargas Torres is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in social management and economic development. Currently serving as a Docente Coordinador at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú since January 2013, Jorge engages in teaching and thesis advising within the Maestría en Gerencia Social program. Recent consultancy with ACNUR involved developing training programs for local government officials on topics related to territorial development and the protection of refugees and migrants. As the Technical Coordinator at CODESPA, Jorge provided technical advice on sustainable territorial development projects, while previous roles included project leadership at Acción contra el Hambre and economic inclusion consultancy at HIAS Perú. Jorge holds multiple degrees, including a Magister en Gerencia de Empresas Sociales and a Magister en Gerencia Social, underscoring a solid academic foundation that complements a diverse professional background in project management, economic development, and social innovation.