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2024 Líderes Cohort

Líderes Cohorts

Cristian Agudelo

Colombia

A Cartagena-based Social Communicator with expertise in Management and a Master’s in World Heritage and Cultural Projects. With 13 years of experience, he excels in organizational communication and Change Management for cultural transformation.

Esteban Amortegui

Colombia

Graduate in symphonic percussion with musical experience, teaching background, and management expertise in Malta. Artist manager, connecting and empowering projects globally.

Daniella Isabel Angulo Martinez

Colombia

Violist from Cartagena, Colombia, has excelled in orchestras and quartets in the U.S. and Colombia. Studied at Northwestern State and Florida State University, currently pursuing a doctorate at the University of Northern Colorado.

Maria Cecilia Aponte Isaza

Colombia

Master of Fine Arts, Master in Cultural Management and Research, and holder of multiple master’s degrees. Stands out in national and international art exhibitions. Awarded for her contribution to the arts and serves as the Colombian representative in film festivals.

Duván Andrés Aristizábal Aristizábal

Colombia

Colombian clarinetist and Yamaha ambassador, driving cultural projects in Latin America. International performances and masterclasses. Recognized as a soloist and principal in various orchestras, leaving a mark on stages in Mexico, Chile, Aruba, Peru, Panama, Portugal, Italy, and the USA.

Laura Valentina Báez Robayo

Colombia

Laura Valentina is a producer, creator, dancer, and teacher with experience in event production and management. She possesses a special affinity for research and innovation. I strive to creatively adapt to changes.

Oriel Beitia

Panamá

Panamanian violinist is part of the network of the Moviendo Vidas Foundation, organization that promotes orchestral music education for students in vulnerable sectors, helping them integrate productively into society through instrument practice.

Juliana Andrea Berdugo Cruz

Colombia

Karen Castro creció en un entorno de música y liderazgo, influenciada por su madre, líder comunitaria, y el Tecnocentro Cultural Somos Pacífico. Como la primera de su familia en ingresar a la universidad, está enfocada en sus estudios y en desarrollar proyectos que beneficien a su comunidad.

Natalia Camargo Duarte

Colombia

Colombian composer in New York, blending Latin American traditions with Western influences. Graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and the University of Michigan. Drives inclusion and innovation in the arts, collaborating with prominent institutions in New York.

Tania Cantallops Ortega

España

Canarian cellist (Spain), teacher, and coordinator in the social music program Barrios Orquestados (Canary Islands, Spain), and affiliated with AIM (Academy for Impact Through Music).

Amilcar Elías Castillo

Panamá

Student of Industrial Mechanics at the Technological University of Panama. Cellist in the national network of youth choirs and orchestras, member of the National Youth and Metropolitan Orchestra of Panama.

Juan Coronado

Colombia

Juan is a cultural manager, teacher, pianist, and musician from Cali, currently based in Popayán, Colombia. His artistic activity enables him to travel the world to explore and contribute.

Claudia Cecilia Del Valle

Colombia

Claudia is the Head of Music at the Colombian National Bank, with a Master’s in Cultural Management from the International University of Catalonia, Spain. Skilled in team leadership, strategic planning, and executing artistic projects, she’s particularly passionate about artistic programming.

Rommel Antonio Delgado Castillo

México

Rommel, born in Xalapa, Veracruz, holds a Bachelor’s degree in viola and a Master’s degree in musical conducting. He has performed with orchestras since 2014 and taught at institutions such as the Conservatorio de Celaya and the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro.

Raphael Elias

Brasil

Musician, educator, and advocate for social change through music. Engaged with NEOJIBA program and Firebirds Fellowship at the Academy for Impact Through Music. Committed to inspiring and connecting through music, aiming to transcend barriers and foster harmony worldwide.

Manuela Escobar Aguirre

Colombia

Composer, literary artist, and cultural manager with experience in formulating and producing musical and multidisciplinary projects, festival programming, and creating cultural content for media. Professional musician with a focus on classical composition and a professional background in literary studies with an emphasis on editorial management.

Marcela Escovar

Colombia

Designer of editorial experiences, I studied literature and have a master’s degree in education. I lead Picnic de Palabras and have worked as an editor, cultural project manager with social impact, and have also been a trainer of trainers.

Erika Miluska Gómez Salinas

Perú

Singer and educator specializing in music, with a master’s degree in Peruvian and Latin American art history. Proficient in theater and multiple languages, with over 15 years of teaching experience and ongoing training. Passionate about promoting cultural expressions.

Luisa Gonzalez

Colombia

Colombian double bassist. She is a student at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock, assistant at ZVM Rostock, .M Projekt, and a teacher at the Ludwiglust-Parchim music school.

Aglaya González González

España

Versatile musician specializing in both ancient and contemporary music, combining artistic endeavors with pedagogical work as a Viola Professor.

María Fernanda Hortua Arboleda

Colombia

Student at the National Pedagogical University, in 2019 co-founded the Symphony Festival of Meta.

Maria del Pilar Jiménez

Colombia

Choral director and flutist from the University of the Andes in Bogotá with a specialization in music management and services at U. EAN. Co-director at Legados, and director of the A la Escucha choir.

Carlos Reginaldo Jones Steele

Colombia

Multi-instrumentalist, graduated as a musician from the National Pedagogical University, with a deep interest and approach to the music of the islands.

Daniela Lewysohn

Chile

Daniela holds postgraduate studies in Orchestral Studies at EAEM, Santiago de Compostela, and is a trained in violin at the Institute of Music of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Interpretation in Classical and Contemporary Music at ESMUC, Barcelona.

Renata Lipia Lima

Brasil

Cultural manager overseeing the artistic team of the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra. After 10 years in education, I have spent the last 5 immersed in the artistic field.

Bella Lordelo Ramos

Brasil

Music educator with a focus on acoustic bass, having notable experiences in the pedagogical and impactful educational field. Committed to combating social inequality through music, collective well-being, and sustainability.

Miguel Angel Lozano

Colombia

Miguel Angel Lozano, born in Saldaña – Tolima, graduated from the Francisco José de Caldas University as a Master in Musical Arts with an emphasis on trumpet. Currently residing in the city of Bogotá.

Laura Sofía Malagon Hernandez

Colombia

Performing artist with an emphasis on somatic education. Creator and director of Espacio 64. Hatha Yoga teacher. Producer and manager of cultural projects.

Mariana Herwans Matias de Oliveira

Brasil

Graduated oboist currently pursuing a master’s degree in Music Education in Brazil. She was part of the NEOJIBA social program for 12 years and participated in the Firebird Fellowship 2022-2023 at the Academy for Impact Through Music (AIM).

Cristian Martinez Vega

Mexico

Cristian M. Vega is a scholar of music, marketing, and technology, living with a touch of humor and a love for tea. His story is that of a violinist turned academic driven by a passion for justice and social impact in the arts.

Paulo Martins de França

Brasil

Artist, Educator, Creator. Student of Popular Music at UFBA, AIM Alumni, with over 13 years of experience in the field of popular education and the construction of a more egalitarian social reality.

Indira Moreno Gómez

Colombia

Musical performance graduate with expertise in music education. Member of prestigious orchestras and folk ensembles. 8 years teaching violin, with additional pedagogy studies. Holds a Master’s in Cultural and Audiovisual Management. Currently studying in Feldkirch, Austria.

Oscar Muñoz Barboza

Costa Rica

Electric guitarist, with mild symptoms of a singer. Music teacher enthusiastic about music and music education, aiming to inspire people to love music.

Artemisia Guadalupe Olave Carrillo

México

Violista colombiano, inició su carrera a los 12 años. Destacó como jefe de sección en la Filarmónica Joven de Colombia y fue finalista en Interviolas. Participó en el 9no Festival Ilumina. Con beca de excelencia, estudia Música y Administración en la Universidad Nacional. Liderazgo y gestión emocional son sus fortalezas.

Cristian Andrés Orduña Bedoya

Colombia

Musician and audiovisual creator completing a master’s in musicology at Pontifical Javeriana University. Also works as an audiovisual creator for the City Hall of Bogotá. Co-created Colectivo 402, supporting youth music production training with the Secretary of Culture, Recreation, and Sports..

Daniel H. Pedraza

Colombia

Violinist and researcher focusing on Instrumental Pedagogy from the National University of Colombia. Pursuing a Master’s in Performance at Kent State University, United States. Over 10 years of experience as a violin teacher and orchestral processes.

Bibiana Pedraza Barreto

Colombia

Graphic artist, illustrator, interface and user experience designer, also a children’s teacher in the field of arts. An interdisciplinary human with a desire to learn more.

Maria Luisa Valentina Camacho Gómez

Colombia

Violinista, bióloga y directora de Cultura en JCI Alianza. Forma parte de la Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Arraiján y lidera proyectos culturales, enfocados en promover el arte, la ciencia y la cultura en Panamá.

Santiago Preciado Restrepo

Colombia

Professional percussionist, currently pursuing a master’s in performance there. Firebird Fellowship Program fellow by AIM (Academy for Impact Through Music). He also serves as percussion instructor at the School of Music in Santa Rosa de Osos, Antioquia, and mentors at IBERACADEMY.

Alina Ramos Contreras

Cuba

Musician, conductor, and educator, awarded with the OSTOTAKANI 2023. Co-author of books on orchestral conducting. She directs the Buenavista del Cobre Orchestra and Choir of Grupo México, also serving as a teacher and music therapist in the mining community.

Natalia Reyes Escobar

Colombia

European Institute of Design Barcelona graduate with a master’s in Digital Cinema and Interactive Video from Pompeu Fabra. Co-founded Arttec platform in Bogotá, organizing biennial festivals. Collaborates on projects with artists and brands, contributing to global audiovisual productions.

Barbara Rios

Panamá

Student at the University of Panama, majoring in Fine Arts with an emphasis on Saxophone, and a participant in the Moviendo Vidas foundation.

Nicolás Rojas Inostroza

Chile

Journalist, master’s degree in World Heritage and Cultural Projects. Co-founder of the Ojo en Tinta project; host of ‘Entrada liberada,’ the first program about museums on Chilean television, and director of the Chasqui School, specializing in Latin American culture and heritage.

Sergio Salazar

Colombia

Hybrid and transdisciplinary artist with a master’s in Visual and Performing Arts from Pontifical Javeriana University. Engages in diverse creative processes to construct a unique identity and embraces creation in all forms.

Lina María Sierra González

Colombia

Director, dancer, and teacher in Colombian folk dance, contemporary dance, and Latin rhythms. She has carried out various projects in the areas of direction, production-management, performance, and dance education at both the district and international levels.

Pablo Silva

Chile

Cellist in the Teatro del Lago Ensemble, trained in Chile and Germany, representing Chile internationally. Currently serves as Academic and Artistic Director at Teatro del Lago Foundation, expanding social impact through AIM training.

Maia Steinberg

Uruguay

Uruguayan-born composer, lyric singer, and sound healer now residing in Europe. Founder of ProjectA, an artistic incubator using vocal art to drive positive change.

Joe Vandyke Taylor Cuesta

Colombia

Musician and founder, he is a manager of the Archipelago Musicians Association and owns a regional brand focused on the music of the archipelago.

Valentina Uribe Cortes

Colombia

Gestora, educadora e investigadora cultural. Artista. Formación en comunicación social, políticas culturales con base comunitaria y antropología visual. Desde hace 16 años estoy al servicio de proyectos culturales y artísticos que buscan crecer. Creo en el poder de la educación para lograrlo y he creado mi marca SENDERA como la plataforma para acompañarlos.

Jorge Eduardo Vílchez Vazquez

Venezuela

Venezuelan Choral director and educator. Currently servin at the Fundación Moviendo Vidas, organization that promotes orchestral music education for students in vulnerable sectors, helping them integrate productively into society through instrument practice.

Sandra M Viloria Garces

Colombia

Musician, Cultural Manager and Sound Engineering. CEO of Arts & Fun and co-creator of the Unísono Culture Foundation. Published the ‘Initiation Manual in Traditional Music of the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina’ (2014).

Juliana Yepes

Colombia

Flutist from the city of Medellín, a student at the University of Antioquia. Currently a member of the UdeA Symphonic Band and the 2023 and 2024 seasons of the Young Philharmonic Orchestra of Colombia.