Juana Valentina Gonzalez is an accomplished anthropologist and internationalist with a powerful blend of academic rigor and grassroots engagement. She has been instrumental in research and capacity-building projects focused on gender, inequality, and post-conflict resolution in Colombia. Her work with rural and indigenous populations showcases her adaptability, critical thinking, and deeprooted commitment to justice and peace. With trilingual abilities and extensive experience in participatory research, Juana stands out as a passionate advocate and capable leader in the international development and human rights sectors.
internationalist with deep expertise in gender, conflict, and rural
development. With a focus on Latin America, she has
contributed extensively to peacebuilding efforts, gender-based
research, and capacity-building among marginalized
communities. Her academic and field roles reflect a strong
commitment to intersectional justice, especially in post-conflict
settings. Juana brings hands-on experience in qualitative
research, policy formulation, and inter-institutional coordination,
making her a dynamic and socially driven professional in the
fields of human rights and international cooperation.
− Colombia: Peacebuilding trainer, gender researcher, rural development facilitator
− England: English language immersion student
• 2021–Present: Research Assistant, Gender and Peacebuilding GroupWorked on transitional justice and intersectional conflict analysis.
• 2023–Present: Research Assistant, Javeriana Observatory of InequalitiesContributed to inequality bulletin and data analysis.
• 2024 (Feb–Jun): Intern, Fundación Instituto Mayor CampesinoLed participatory work with rural and indigenous communities. FURTHER EXPERTISE (list any languages and groups you have expertise in) YOUR SUMMARY (a brief sentence or two that will appear beneath your name in our listing, e.g., a summary of your occupation and expertise. EIN can create this for you but you may wish to create your own below)
• 2022: Administrative Monitor, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
• 2019: Javerian Volunteer
• 2024: Completed Double Degree in Anthropology and International Relations