Ana Velasco

Ana Velasco is an experienced professional currently serving as the Project Coordinator for "Unámonos" at both Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung since April 2022, focusing on mitigating political polarization in Bolivia. In parallel, Ana teaches Political Science at Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo in La Paz, covering subjects such as Contemporary Issues and Introduction to Political Science. Previous roles include a Teaching Assistant at The Ohio State University, project leadership for the Biblioteca del Bicentenario de Bolivia at Centro de Investigaciones Sociales, and various research and coordination positions across different institutions. Ana holds a Master of Arts in Comparative Studies from The Ohio State University, a Diplomado in Education, and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Conflict Management, among other qualifications in Political Science and peacekeeping operations.