NATALIA SEFAIR

Political scientist with a master's degree in government and public administration, she has over 15 years of experience in international cooperation, public policy, and project management. Currently serves as an advisor on international affairs and cooperation for the Bogotá’s Secretariat of Culture, where she promotes initiatives to collaborate with international organizations and foster public-private partnerships to strengthen the cultural sector. She has held leadership positions in the Colombian Ministry of Culture, the Bogotá District Secretariat for Women, and the Bogotá District Secretariat of Health, as well as in other public and private sector entities. Her experience includes designing and implementing strategies for technical and financial cooperation, negotiating agreements and conventions with international stakeholders, and representing Colombia and Bogotá in global forums, promoting cultural exchange and building collaborative networks for sustainable development. She also currently leads the music subnetwork of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for US, Latin America and Canada.