Honor Society® member
Adriana Marcela Sandoval Castiblanco
- Public Policy and Public Administration, with a focus on Public and Nonprofit Management, Governance, International Cooperation, and Climate Policy.
- Class of 2030
- Washington DC, DC
Member since April 2026
About
I am a Colombian public administration and international development professional with more than 16 years of experience across multilateral organizations, government, higher education, and social-impact initiatives. I currently serve as a Financial Operations Consultant in the Organization of American States’ Department of Sustainable Development, supporting multi-country water security and climate resilience programs across Latin America and the Caribbean. Previously, at the International Monetary Fund, I supported Executive Board operations and major international meetings involving officials from more than 190 member countries. In Colombia, I served as Secretary General of a public university and advised Congress on more than 163 legislative initiatives. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Public Administration at The George Washington University. My goal is to strengthen public institutions and advance transparent, inclusive, and sustainable development through international cooperation.
Education
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The George Washington University
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Public Administration
2026 – Present
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The George Washington University
Political Management
2021 – 2024
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University of Victoria
English Language Program
2018 – 2019
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Universidad Externado de Colombia / Columbia University
M.Sc. in Government and Public Policy
2014 – 2020
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Universidad Externado de Colombia / Columbia University
nternational Cooperation and Development Project Management
2011 – 2012
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Escuela Superior de Administración Pública – ESAP
Public Administration
2006 – 2010
Honors and awards
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GWU Professional Studies Award – COP28
Selected to represent The George Washington University at COP28 in Dubai, contributing to international dialogue on climate governance and sustainable development.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Senior leadership roles in international organizations, public-sector governance, international development, sustainable development, and institutional strengthening.
- Graduate school interests
Public and nonprofit management; institutional governance; climate adaptation and climate justice; international cooperation; public-sector innovation; evidence-based policymaking; and co-production of public policy.
