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Maria Nieto Rodriguez

Maria Nieto Rodriguez is a student in the 2024-25 cohort of UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP)'s Master of Public Administration (MPA).

Maria has a Master's in Applied Economics complemented by a Bachelor's in Economics and Government/Public Affairs. Maria worked as an adviser at the Organization for Iberoamerican States and the National Planning Department in Colombia, leading impactful projects like formulating a ten-year education plan and implementing evidence-based security strategies. Expertise extends to academic contributions, including roles as a Teaching Assistant and researcher at Universidad de los Andes. Published works, volunteer work as a Lieutenant in the Colombian National Police Reserve.

Nationality: Colombian
Connect on Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/maria-paula-nieto-rodriguez-7911a6230
Connect on X: @mapanieto