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Our Team
Our team brings together professionals with experience across international higher education, student mobility, institutional partnerships, admissions, international recruitment, quality assurance and educational development.
Each member contributes specialist knowledge of different education systems and sectors across Latin America, allowing us to understand not only institutions, but also the cultural, operational and strategic factors that shape successful international collaboration.
Each member contributes specialist knowledge of different education systems and sectors across Latin America, allowing us to understand not only institutions, but also the cultural, operational and strategic factors that shape successful international collaboration.
Cesar Granada
Director
Cesar brings over 20 years of international business experience across Asia and Latin America. He provides strategic vision, commercial insight and business direction, helping shape Academic Action’s growth, positioning and long-term development.
Paolo Rizzo
Director of Operations and Internationalisation
Paolo specialises in international higher education, student mobility and institutional partnerships between the UK and Latin America. He holds an MSc from UCL, a PGCE from the University of Manchester, and is an Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Level 1 Adviser.
Laura Valencia
Client Relations & Sustainability Consultant
Laura is an Environmental Engineer specialising in sustainability and environmental management. She coordinates communications between students, families and partner institutions while supporting project delivery and long-term client relationships across Academic Action.
Gaston Linsalata
Financial Consultant
Gaston has over 20 years of experience in international finance, having worked with organisations including Bloomberg and Euroclear. He provides strategic financial advice, helping Academic Action develop sustainable and commercially sound international projects.
Rubén Cuervo
Legal Consultant
Rubén is an international lawyer specialising in migration, education and human rights. He advises Academic Action on legal and regulatory matters, supporting compliant and sustainable partnerships across different jurisdictions.
Carmen Ortega
Language Specialist
Carmen is a certified Spanish–English Translator and Official Interpreter with over 35 years of professional experience. She ensures high-quality multilingual communication and supports Academic Action's international documentation and partnerships.
Brand & Digital Communications Manager
Marketing Manager - Ecuador
Lorna holds an MSc in Marketing and Innovation. She leads Academic Action's marketing strategy, supporting brand development, communications and the creation of engaging educational content.
Daniela Segura
Market Research & Regional Liaison – Mexico
Daniela specialises in market research, data analysis and regional intelligence. She identifies institutional opportunities and supports Academic Action’s strategic development while serving as a regional liaison with universities and partner organisations across Mexico and Central America.
Juanita Samper
Associate Video Producer
Juanita is a filmmaker and visual storyteller specialising in animation and digital media. A graduate in Film and Television from the National University of Colombia, she creates engaging visual content that supports Academic Action's international communication and outreach.
Antonio Bogotá
Institutional Partnerships Manager – Colombia
Antonio is an Engineer with extensive experience in commercial leadership and business development. He represents Academic Action in Colombia, supporting institutional partnerships, stakeholder engagement and the coordination of strategic projects with local partners.
Ximena Campos
Institutional Partnerships Manager – Colombia
Ximena has extensive experience in project management, institutional strategy and sustainability. She supports Academic Action's institutional partnerships in Colombia while helping educational institutions develop sustainable and future-focused organisational initiatives.
