OECD Local Development Forum 2025 Annual Meeting

PAS

Paola Amar Sepulveda

Alcaldía Distrital de Barranquilla

Secretaría Distrital de Educación

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Paola Amar Sepúlveda is a woman who connects science, innovation, and education with a clear vision for transformation. A Colombian-Chilean engineer with a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, she has built a solid career in both academia and the public sector, leading key processes in universities and institutions across Colombia’s Caribbean region. She served as Vice Chancellor of Research at Simón Bolívar University and has been a key figure in driving innovation in the region. In 2024, she took on a new challenge as Secretary of Education for Barranquilla, aiming to elevate the quality of education by strongly promoting science, technology, and innovation. Paola is not just a manager—she is a visionary, dreaming of a city where knowledge transforms lives.
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