María Alexandra Tamayo Castrillón
About María Alexandra Tamayo Castrillón
María Alexandra Tamayo Castrillón serves as Vice Curadora at the Global Shapers Community and has a background in biomedical engineering. She has held various roles in organizations focused on innovation and climate change in Medellín, Colombia.
Work at Global Shapers Community
María Alexandra Tamayo Castrillón serves as Vice Curadora at Global Shapers Community. She has been in this role since 2020. The Global Shapers Community is a network of young leaders working together to address local, regional, and global challenges. In her capacity, she engages with various initiatives aimed at fostering community development and social impact.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at Global Shapers Community, María Alexandra is actively involved in several organizations. She is the founder of NanoPro, which she has been managing since 2017. She also holds the position of Líder de Cambio Climático at The Climate Reality Project since 2021. Furthermore, she works as an Analista de negocio at Summan S.A.S, also starting in 2021. These roles reflect her commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Previous Experience at Universidad EIA
María Alexandra worked as a Joven investigador at Universidad EIA - Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia in 2017 for a duration of 11 months. This position involved engaging in research activities and contributing to academic projects, enhancing her expertise in engineering and biomedical fields.
Educational Background
María Alexandra obtained her degree in Ingeniera biomédica from Universidad CES, completing her studies from 2012 to 2017. She also studied Bioingeniería e ingeniería biomédica at Universidad EIA - Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia, achieving the same degree. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in biomedical engineering.
Experience at COCO Tecnologías
In 2021, María Alexandra worked at COCO Tecnologías as Líder de desarrollo de nuevos negocios for a period of 7 months. In this role, she focused on developing new business opportunities, contributing to the growth and innovation of the company.