Laura García Vélez
About Laura García Vélez
Laura García Vélez is a Quantitative Analyst at Lombard Odier Group, where she leads the geospatial team in developing sustainable metrics for portfolio management. She has a strong background in geo-information science and has contributed to sustainability initiatives through various roles and collaborations.
Work at Lombard Odier
Laura García Vélez serves as a Quantitative Analyst at Lombard Odier Group, where she leads the geospatial team. Her primary focus is on developing sustainable metrics and tools that enhance portfolio management. In addition to her analytical role, she actively contributes to sustainability outreach initiatives by recording podcasts and creating marketing materials. Laura collaborates with the stewardship team to formulate engagement guidelines addressing nature-related risks and climate change adaptation.
Education and Expertise
Laura García Vélez holds a Master’s Degree in Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation with a specialization in Natural Resource Management from the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) at the University of Twente, which she completed from 2015 to 2016. She also obtained a Master’s Degree in the same field from Lund University between 2014 and 2015. Additionally, she earned her degree in Environmental Engineering from Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia from 2008 to 2012, along with a Diploma in Project Management from the same institution from 2012 to 2013.
Professional Background
Before her current position at Lombard Odier, Laura worked as a Spatial Analyst and Trainer at the World Wildlife Fund from 2018 to 2020. She also served as a Research Assistant in Participatory Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at University College London for seven months in 2017. Earlier in her career, she held the position of Junior Engineer at Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia from 2013 to 2014 and completed an internship in engineering at Interconexión Electrica S.A. in 2012.
Research Collaborations
Laura collaborates with the University of Oxford on research initiatives aimed at integrating spatial finance as a tool for measuring emissions and deforestation risks within supply chains. This collaboration underscores her commitment to advancing sustainable practices and addressing environmental challenges through innovative research.
Industry Knowledge and Frameworks
Laura García Vélez possesses a working knowledge of various industry frameworks, including the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). Her expertise in these frameworks supports her role in developing sustainable metrics and tools for portfolio management.