Natalia Escobar Pemberthy
About Natalia Escobar Pemberthy
Natalia Escobar Pemberthy is a Research Associate at the Center for Governance and Sustainability and an Associate Professor at Universidad EAFIT in Medellin, Colombia. She specializes in experiential learning that bridges academia and policy-making, with extensive knowledge in international environmental law and sustainability.
Work at UMass Boston
Natalia Escobar Pemberthy has been a Research Associate at the Center for Governance and Sustainability at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2011. In this role, she engages in research that emphasizes the intersection of governance and sustainability. Her work contributes to understanding how various actors can influence environmental policies and practices. Additionally, she served as a PhD Candidate at the same university from 2011 to 2017, focusing on Global Governance and Human Security.
Education and Expertise
Natalia holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Global Governance and Human Security from the University of Massachusetts Boston, which she completed in 2017. She also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2005. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Business from Universidad EAFIT, where she studied from 1995 to 2000. She possesses extensive knowledge in international environmental law and sustainability, with a particular focus on environmental and sustainable development policies in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Professional Background
Natalia has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to international relations and sustainability. Before her current positions, she was a Fellow at the Global Challenges Foundation in 2018 and an Independent Consultant for the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2008. Her experience also includes roles as a Deputy Director for International Cooperation at the Instituto para el Desarrollo de Antioquía (IDEA) and as a Financial Planning Analyst at InterNexa. She has also worked as an Exports Coordinator at Manufacturas Técnicas Ltda and a Market Research Intern at ISA Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P.
Current Academic Roles
In addition to her role at UMass Boston, Natalia has been serving as an Associate Professor at Universidad EAFIT since 2009, where she designs and implements experiential learning experiences that connect academia with policy-making. She also holds a position as Adjunct Faculty at Boston University since 2021. These roles reflect her commitment to education and her ability to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in governance and sustainability.
Language Proficiency
Natalia is fluent in both English and Spanish, which enhances her ability to communicate effectively in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams. This language proficiency allows her to engage with diverse stakeholders in her research and teaching, particularly in the context of Latin America and the Caribbean, where she focuses on environmental and sustainable development policies.