Sonia Hurtarte

Sonia Hurtarte is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and academia. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Fundación Paiz, Sonia is dedicated to enhancing the international visibility of Guatemalan artists through strategic alliances and promoting inclusive artistic expression. As a Professor at Universidad Francisco Marroquín since 1996, Sonia has contributed to the Faculty of Economics and participated in the development of the Master’s program in Human Resources at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala. Additionally, Sonia is a Founding Partner and Board Director at Optimus Metrics, where the focus is on optimizing processes for medium-sized businesses. Previous roles include General Manager at Claire’s Inc., where a successful company restructuring was executed, and Strategy Director at various organizations, including Sistemas Constructivos, S.A., and Aceros de América Central, S.A. Sonia's academic qualifications include an MBA from Universidad Francisco Marroquín and various strategic management specializations from prestigious institutions.