A multidisciplinary team for multidimensional challenges.<\/span><\/div><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/d26q11cgz8q0ri.cloudfront.net\/2024\/10\/21112415\/CityLab_FotosEquipo-3.png\")
<\/span><\/div>Fernando P\u00e9rez<\/strong>
\nPrincipal Director<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Architect from the Universidad Diego Portales and Master in Urban Design and City Planning from the University of London. With experience in the development of projects associated with the MINVU Public Spaces Program, in the regions of Arica, Araucan\u00eda, and Magallanes. He advised municipalities and institutions on issues associated with territorial planning instruments. His areas of interest are innovation in the processes of management, planning and urban design, and the implementation of new technologies in citizen participation processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/d26q11cgz8q0ri.cloudfront.net\/2024\/10\/21112418\/CityLab_FotosEquipo-2.png\")
<\/span><\/div>Juan Eduardo Garc\u00eda-Huidobro<\/strong>
\nCommunications Director<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Graphic Designer, specialist in Design Project Management from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, Diploma in Communication and Cultural Management from the Universidad de Chile. With experience in the development, planning, and direction of communication strategies for the promotion of plans and programs in the areas of infrastructure, climate change, and heritage. He was Head of Communications for the General Directorate of Public Works and director of tourism infrastructure design projects at GEQ and EY.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/d26q11cgz8q0ri.cloudfront.net\/2024\/09\/21112918\/CityLab_FotosEquipo-1.png\")
<\/span><\/div>Marcela Mart\u00ednez
\n<\/strong>Research Director<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Geographer from the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n with a Master’s in Territorial Studies and Planning from the Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Barcelona. She has extensive experience in the public sector, as an analyst of plans and programs for the SEREMI of Housing and Urbanism in Biob\u00edo, and in the Planning Secretariat of the Ministry of Transportation. She has also participated in research projects on inequalities in accessibility and urban mobility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/d26q11cgz8q0ri.cloudfront.net\/2024\/10\/21112411\/CityLab_FotosEquipo-5.png\")
<\/span><\/div>Helen de la Fuente<\/strong>
\nHead of GIS and Data Management<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Geographer with a Master’s in Geomatics from the Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Throughout her professional career, she has worked processing and analyzing data for the development of indicators and diagnoses. With more than 10 years at the Center for Sustainable Urban Development, she has also been part of various scientific-technological research projects and non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Germ\u00e1n](\"https:\/\/d26q11cgz8q0ri.cloudfront.net\/2024\/10\/21112404\/CityLab_FotosEquipo-8.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Germ\u00e1n Fuentes
\n<\/strong>Head of Communications and Digital Media<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Journalist from the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, with a Minor in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency. In his professional career through foundations, large industrial companies, and technological innovation projects, he has gained experience in strategic communications, internal communications, graphic design, photography, and documentary video. He also has a background in research in the field of communication and linguistics, presenting results at national and international conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Germ\u00e1n](\"https:\/\/d26q11cgz8q0ri.cloudfront.net\/2025\/08\/21105112\/Dhayana-Albornoz_02.png\" "\\"Dhayana")
<\/span><\/div>Dhayana Albornoz<\/b>
\nHead of Engagement<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, with a diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems granted by the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, the Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de la Sant\u00edsima Concepci\u00f3n, and the national public venture capital office, Corfo. Specialist in the design of experiences and services, creation and management of networks and alliances within innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in Venezuela and Chile. Has experience in sales for B2C, B2B, and B2G clients, in addition to two certifications in facilitating play-based methodologies and transpersonal coaching, focused on leadership, trust in high-performance teams, and community strengthening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Paula](\"https:\/\/d26q11cgz8q0ri.cloudfront.net\/2024\/10\/21112401\/CityLab_FotosEquipo-9.png\")
<\/span><\/div>Paula M\u00e9ndez<\/strong>
\nGraphic Designer<\/span><\/h5><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Fernando P\u00e9rez<\/strong>
\nPrincipal Director<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Architect from the Universidad Diego Portales and Master in Urban Design and City Planning from the University of London. With experience in the development of projects associated with the MINVU Public Spaces Program, in the regions of Arica, Araucan\u00eda, and Magallanes. He advised municipalities and institutions on issues associated with territorial planning instruments. His areas of interest are innovation in the processes of management, planning and urban design, and the implementation of new technologies in citizen participation processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Juan Eduardo Garc\u00eda-Huidobro<\/strong>
\nCommunications Director<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Graphic Designer, specialist in Design Project Management from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, Diploma in Communication and Cultural Management from the Universidad de Chile. With experience in the development, planning, and direction of communication strategies for the promotion of plans and programs in the areas of infrastructure, climate change, and heritage. He was Head of Communications for the General Directorate of Public Works and director of tourism infrastructure design projects at GEQ and EY.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Marcela Mart\u00ednez
\n<\/strong>Research Director<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Geographer from the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n with a Master’s in Territorial Studies and Planning from the Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Barcelona. She has extensive experience in the public sector, as an analyst of plans and programs for the SEREMI of Housing and Urbanism in Biob\u00edo, and in the Planning Secretariat of the Ministry of Transportation. She has also participated in research projects on inequalities in accessibility and urban mobility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Helen de la Fuente<\/strong>
\nHead of GIS and Data Management<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Geographer with a Master’s in Geomatics from the Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Throughout her professional career, she has worked processing and analyzing data for the development of indicators and diagnoses. With more than 10 years at the Center for Sustainable Urban Development, she has also been part of various scientific-technological research projects and non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Germ\u00e1n Fuentes
\n<\/strong>Head of Communications and Digital Media<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Journalist from the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, with a Minor in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency. In his professional career through foundations, large industrial companies, and technological innovation projects, he has gained experience in strategic communications, internal communications, graphic design, photography, and documentary video. He also has a background in research in the field of communication and linguistics, presenting results at national and international conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Dhayana Albornoz<\/b>
\nHead of Engagement<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, with a diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems granted by the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, the Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de la Sant\u00edsima Concepci\u00f3n, and the national public venture capital office, Corfo. Specialist in the design of experiences and services, creation and management of networks and alliances within innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in Venezuela and Chile. Has experience in sales for B2C, B2B, and B2G clients, in addition to two certifications in facilitating play-based methodologies and transpersonal coaching, focused on leadership, trust in high-performance teams, and community strengthening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Paula M\u00e9ndez<\/strong>
\nGraphic Designer<\/span><\/h5><\/div>
Architect from the Universidad Diego Portales and Master in Urban Design and City Planning from the University of London. With experience in the development of projects associated with the MINVU Public Spaces Program, in the regions of Arica, Araucan\u00eda, and Magallanes. He advised municipalities and institutions on issues associated with territorial planning instruments. His areas of interest are innovation in the processes of management, planning and urban design, and the implementation of new technologies in citizen participation processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Juan Eduardo Garc\u00eda-Huidobro<\/strong>
\nCommunications Director<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Graphic Designer, specialist in Design Project Management from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, Diploma in Communication and Cultural Management from the Universidad de Chile. With experience in the development, planning, and direction of communication strategies for the promotion of plans and programs in the areas of infrastructure, climate change, and heritage. He was Head of Communications for the General Directorate of Public Works and director of tourism infrastructure design projects at GEQ and EY.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Marcela Mart\u00ednez
\n<\/strong>Research Director<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Geographer from the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n with a Master’s in Territorial Studies and Planning from the Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Barcelona. She has extensive experience in the public sector, as an analyst of plans and programs for the SEREMI of Housing and Urbanism in Biob\u00edo, and in the Planning Secretariat of the Ministry of Transportation. She has also participated in research projects on inequalities in accessibility and urban mobility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Helen de la Fuente<\/strong>
\nHead of GIS and Data Management<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Geographer with a Master’s in Geomatics from the Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Throughout her professional career, she has worked processing and analyzing data for the development of indicators and diagnoses. With more than 10 years at the Center for Sustainable Urban Development, she has also been part of various scientific-technological research projects and non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Germ\u00e1n Fuentes
\n<\/strong>Head of Communications and Digital Media<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Journalist from the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, with a Minor in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency. In his professional career through foundations, large industrial companies, and technological innovation projects, he has gained experience in strategic communications, internal communications, graphic design, photography, and documentary video. He also has a background in research in the field of communication and linguistics, presenting results at national and international conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Dhayana Albornoz<\/b>
\nHead of Engagement<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, with a diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems granted by the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, the Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de la Sant\u00edsima Concepci\u00f3n, and the national public venture capital office, Corfo. Specialist in the design of experiences and services, creation and management of networks and alliances within innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in Venezuela and Chile. Has experience in sales for B2C, B2B, and B2G clients, in addition to two certifications in facilitating play-based methodologies and transpersonal coaching, focused on leadership, trust in high-performance teams, and community strengthening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Paula M\u00e9ndez<\/strong>
\nGraphic Designer<\/span><\/h5><\/div>
Graphic Designer, specialist in Design Project Management from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, Diploma in Communication and Cultural Management from the Universidad de Chile. With experience in the development, planning, and direction of communication strategies for the promotion of plans and programs in the areas of infrastructure, climate change, and heritage. He was Head of Communications for the General Directorate of Public Works and director of tourism infrastructure design projects at GEQ and EY.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Marcela Mart\u00ednez
\n<\/strong>Research Director<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Geographer from the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n with a Master’s in Territorial Studies and Planning from the Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Barcelona. She has extensive experience in the public sector, as an analyst of plans and programs for the SEREMI of Housing and Urbanism in Biob\u00edo, and in the Planning Secretariat of the Ministry of Transportation. She has also participated in research projects on inequalities in accessibility and urban mobility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Helen de la Fuente<\/strong>
\nHead of GIS and Data Management<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Geographer with a Master’s in Geomatics from the Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Throughout her professional career, she has worked processing and analyzing data for the development of indicators and diagnoses. With more than 10 years at the Center for Sustainable Urban Development, she has also been part of various scientific-technological research projects and non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Germ\u00e1n Fuentes
\n<\/strong>Head of Communications and Digital Media<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Journalist from the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, with a Minor in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency. In his professional career through foundations, large industrial companies, and technological innovation projects, he has gained experience in strategic communications, internal communications, graphic design, photography, and documentary video. He also has a background in research in the field of communication and linguistics, presenting results at national and international conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Dhayana Albornoz<\/b>
\nHead of Engagement<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, with a diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems granted by the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, the Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de la Sant\u00edsima Concepci\u00f3n, and the national public venture capital office, Corfo. Specialist in the design of experiences and services, creation and management of networks and alliances within innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in Venezuela and Chile. Has experience in sales for B2C, B2B, and B2G clients, in addition to two certifications in facilitating play-based methodologies and transpersonal coaching, focused on leadership, trust in high-performance teams, and community strengthening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Paula M\u00e9ndez<\/strong>
\nGraphic Designer<\/span><\/h5><\/div>
Geographer from the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n with a Master’s in Territorial Studies and Planning from the Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Barcelona. She has extensive experience in the public sector, as an analyst of plans and programs for the SEREMI of Housing and Urbanism in Biob\u00edo, and in the Planning Secretariat of the Ministry of Transportation. She has also participated in research projects on inequalities in accessibility and urban mobility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Helen de la Fuente<\/strong>
\nHead of GIS and Data Management<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Geographer with a Master’s in Geomatics from the Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Throughout her professional career, she has worked processing and analyzing data for the development of indicators and diagnoses. With more than 10 years at the Center for Sustainable Urban Development, she has also been part of various scientific-technological research projects and non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Germ\u00e1n Fuentes
\n<\/strong>Head of Communications and Digital Media<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Journalist from the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, with a Minor in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency. In his professional career through foundations, large industrial companies, and technological innovation projects, he has gained experience in strategic communications, internal communications, graphic design, photography, and documentary video. He also has a background in research in the field of communication and linguistics, presenting results at national and international conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Dhayana Albornoz<\/b>
\nHead of Engagement<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, with a diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems granted by the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, the Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de la Sant\u00edsima Concepci\u00f3n, and the national public venture capital office, Corfo. Specialist in the design of experiences and services, creation and management of networks and alliances within innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in Venezuela and Chile. Has experience in sales for B2C, B2B, and B2G clients, in addition to two certifications in facilitating play-based methodologies and transpersonal coaching, focused on leadership, trust in high-performance teams, and community strengthening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Paula M\u00e9ndez<\/strong>
\nGraphic Designer<\/span><\/h5><\/div>
Geographer with a Master’s in Geomatics from the Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Throughout her professional career, she has worked processing and analyzing data for the development of indicators and diagnoses. With more than 10 years at the Center for Sustainable Urban Development, she has also been part of various scientific-technological research projects and non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Germ\u00e1n Fuentes
\n<\/strong>Head of Communications and Digital Media<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Journalist from the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, with a Minor in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency. In his professional career through foundations, large industrial companies, and technological innovation projects, he has gained experience in strategic communications, internal communications, graphic design, photography, and documentary video. He also has a background in research in the field of communication and linguistics, presenting results at national and international conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Dhayana Albornoz<\/b>
\nHead of Engagement<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, with a diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems granted by the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, the Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de la Sant\u00edsima Concepci\u00f3n, and the national public venture capital office, Corfo. Specialist in the design of experiences and services, creation and management of networks and alliances within innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in Venezuela and Chile. Has experience in sales for B2C, B2B, and B2G clients, in addition to two certifications in facilitating play-based methodologies and transpersonal coaching, focused on leadership, trust in high-performance teams, and community strengthening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Paula M\u00e9ndez<\/strong>
\nGraphic Designer<\/span><\/h5><\/div>
Journalist from the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, with a Minor in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency. In his professional career through foundations, large industrial companies, and technological innovation projects, he has gained experience in strategic communications, internal communications, graphic design, photography, and documentary video. He also has a background in research in the field of communication and linguistics, presenting results at national and international conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Dhayana Albornoz<\/b>
\nHead of Engagement<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, with a diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems granted by the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, the Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de la Sant\u00edsima Concepci\u00f3n, and the national public venture capital office, Corfo. Specialist in the design of experiences and services, creation and management of networks and alliances within innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in Venezuela and Chile. Has experience in sales for B2C, B2B, and B2G clients, in addition to two certifications in facilitating play-based methodologies and transpersonal coaching, focused on leadership, trust in high-performance teams, and community strengthening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Paula M\u00e9ndez<\/strong>
\nGraphic Designer<\/span><\/h5><\/div>
Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, with a diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems granted by the Universidad de Concepci\u00f3n, the Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de la Sant\u00edsima Concepci\u00f3n, and the national public venture capital office, Corfo. Specialist in the design of experiences and services, creation and management of networks and alliances within innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in Venezuela and Chile. Has experience in sales for B2C, B2B, and B2G clients, in addition to two certifications in facilitating play-based methodologies and transpersonal coaching, focused on leadership, trust in high-performance teams, and community strengthening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/d26q11cgz8q0ri.cloudfront.net\/2024\/10\/21112354\/CityLab_Valeria-Araya.png\")
<\/span><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/d26q11cgz8q0ri.cloudfront.net\/2025\/08\/21105107\/Nicolas-clbb.png\" "\\"Nicolas")
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