Ana María Diez de Fex is a deeply experienced policy expert, legal researcher, and education program manager whose work reflects a strong commitment to social justice, human rights, and civic education. Trained as a lawyer and public policy specialist, she has held strategic roles in Colombia’s Congress, constitutional court, and reparations institutions designing responses for conflict victims and contributing to democratic reform. Her transition into educational leadership in Spain underscores her adaptability and vision in building bridges between civil society and schools. Ana María brings both analytical rigor and grassroots understanding to her work, supported by cross-cultural fieldwork and international training. Her career demonstrates an exceptional capacity to translate complex legal and political issues into actionable, community-rooted solutions.
and training expert with over a decade of experience working
across government institutions, NGOs, and educational
foundations in Latin America and Europe. Her expertise lies in
public policy development, peace and security strategy, and
educational program coordination especially within post-conflict
and social justice frameworks. With a Master’s degree in Public
Policy from the Central European University and a law degree
from Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá, Ana María has
contributed to legislative work in Colombia’s Congress,
coordinated reparations for conflict victims, and led public
policy analysis for Medellín's Security Office. Now based in
Spain, she designs and implements educational programs
connecting civil society with schools across Europe. Her
multilingual and multidisciplinary background uniquely equips
her to address policy and educational challenges across
diverse cultural and geopolitical contexts.
− Spain: Educational program manager (training design, civil society-school engagement)
− Colombia: Public policy analysis, legislative drafting, legal aid to conflict victims, judicial assistance
− United States: Human rights internship (OAS, Washington D.C.)
− Hungary: Graduate education in public policy (Central European University)
• Sep 2022–Present: Training Manager – Fundación Educativa Activa-t, Valencia, Spain
• Aug 2021–Dec 2021: Policy Researcher – National University of Colombia, field research on rural education in Antioquia
• Sep 2018–Sep 2021: Policy Analyst – Security Office of Medellín City; advised on peace, crime prevention, and international cooperation
• Dec 2010–Aug 2016: Educational Program Coordinator – Centro INCIDE, led debate programs across Colombia and Latin America
• May 2016–Aug 2016: Judicial Assistant – Constitutional Court of Colombia; managed intern program and human rights case support
• Mar 2015–May 2016: Legislative Assistant – Congress of Colombia; legal drafting and human rights advisory
• Oct 2013–Mar 2014: Lawyer – Unit for the Attention and Integral Reparation to Victims (Colombia)
• Feb 2012–Jul 2012: Intern – Permanent Mission of Colombia to the OAS, Washington D.C.