María Gabriela Castañeda

María Gabriela Castañeda

María Gabriela Castañeda is a Consultant for the Division for Natural Resources and Rural Development (RND) at the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). Previously, María Gabriela previously served as an Operations Consultant at the IADB, where she developed significant expertise in project implementation and operational management. She also acted as a consultant for the technical implementation unit Colombian Sustainability Fund, overseeing projects aimed at reducing deforestation in conflict-affected regions. Additionally, María Gabriela gained experience at Mineros S.A., a mining company renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and corporate social responsibility. María Gabriela holds a double major in Economics and Political Science from Universidad de Los Andes. She is currently advancing her education at University College London (UCL), where she is pursuing an MSc in Public Policy.