Latin America Leadership Program

At the Latin America Leadership Program (LALP), we are pleased to announce our participation as a strategic partner in the Inter-American Observatory on Public Governance and Innovation (OIGIP), a joint initiative of the OAS School of Government, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC), and the Instituto…

Georgetown University’s Latin America Leadership Program (LALP) successfully concluded the second edition of its Global Business Executive Leadership (GBEL) program. This academic initiative began in Panama in April, continued virtually for ten weeks, and culminated with an in-person residency on…

Isabel Tarrisse da Fontoura, ILG 2020, is the winner of the ILG 2025 Impact Award, a recognition of both her strong professional career—spanning over 15 years in Brazil's public sector in the areas of innovation management, social development, trade, and investment—and her contributions to strategic…

Felipe Paullier, GCL 2017, has been named the winner of the 2025 GCL Impact Award for his dedication to youth affairs, both in Uruguay and within the United Nations. A doctor by profession, Paullier embodies the multiplier effect through his commitment to public service.

Lucía Vilariño Fiore, GCL 2022, Argentina, is the Executive Director of Organización de Bomberos Americanos (OBA). With a spirit of action and service, she created the first Leadership Program for Women Firefighters in Latin America, graduating 39 participants, in 2024, who now have the tools to…

Gustavo Rodríguez (GCL 2019, Mexico) has transformed his career from corporate lawyer to entrepreneur with a mission to create social good through innovation. As the founder of Rafik, a legal tech platform, Gustavo works to democratize access to legal services and technology for small and…

Samir Mariñez (ILG 2018, Dominican Republic) and Victoria Galeano (ILG 2018 Guest Lecturer) have joined forces to amplify the transition to green technologies and sustainable practices while addressing the financing gaps for such projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through their respective…

Julissa Cruz (ILG 2023) and Edwin Eusebio Feliz Brito (ILG 2023) from the Dominican Republic are answering the call to action that the Innovation and Leadership in Government program seeks to inspire regional leaders to foster positive change in their countries. Julissa and Edwin are both helping…

Juan Pablo Ospina Yepes (GCL 2016, Colombia) was selected as the 2024 YLAI Solution Pitch Competition winner. Juan Pablo co-founded Emerge, a social business that provides training in the agricultural sector and invests in education access for rural communities. Juan’s participation in the YLAI…