Silvana Zapata-Ramirez is a Colombian-American professional interested in the intersection of diplomacy, peacebuilding, and corporate responsibility. After five years managing projects, leading people, and improving operations in the private sector, Silvana began a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs to unite her passion for social good with the executive competence she developed working in the for-profit sector. With experiences working in education, migration relief, and operations, she developed a balanced and nuanced perspective of today’s interconnected world. Silvana is passionate about leveraging her multi-cultural background, language skills, and business acumen to continue on a journey of public service.