PACEs - Our Team

Justin Reales

Hi! I’m Justin, I’m 23 and I live in Bogotá. I study physical education, recreation, and sport, and I work as a community apprentice for the Tiempo de Juego Foundation.

I’m passionate about working with children and young people through play and sport, helping create healthy spaces where they can grow and feel supported.

Daniel Sterling

Hi! I’m Daniel, I’m 22 and I live in Bogotá. I love music and art, and making music is both my passion and my escape from the real world.

I’m part of a band called Kyoudail, and I’d love to make music with other young people and show them how music can help them feel good.

Jeimy Lorena Romo Peña

Hi! I’m Jeimy, I’m 21 and I love football, animals, and helping people.

I started working with children when I was 13 through the Building by Playing project at the Tiempo de Juego Foundation, where I later became a group leader.

I trained as a veterinary assistant, work in a veterinary clinic, and still collaborate with the project on Saturdays.

Juan Diego Riaño

Hi! I’m Juan Diego, I study Economics at Universidad de los Andes and I’m part of the youth advisory group of the PACEs study.

I love literature, art, philosophy, and playing tennis.

Felipe Herreño

Hi! I’m Felipe, I study Political Science and Music at Universidad de los Andes. I’m co-director of the Peace Committee, where I support social media coordination and related activities.

Liliana Arias-Urueña

Physician and population health specialist who loves researching with children and young people to improve their health and wellbeing. She is interested in children and youth participating in discussions about issues that affect them and matter to them.

Tatiana Moreno

She is a PhD candidate in Education with a focus on Early Childhood, a psychologist, and a clinical psychology master’s graduate. Her work examines the impact of early trauma on child development and the protective role of classroom interactions.

Andres Crane

He is a project designer and manager with an MSc in Product–Service System Design and Management Engineering. He focuses on turning research into practical, accessible tools.

Juan Manuel Gómez

He is a musician with more than nine years of experience in artistic initiatives and research processes. He works with communities, artists, children, and young people through music, pedagogy, and culture.

Julián García Umaña

He is a musician from the Instituto Popular de Cultura in Cali, with training in arts education and culture. Together with Juan Manuel, he co-founded the Mr. Klaje Collective and also collaborates with Research and Music.

Salomé González

She is an economist and Government professional from Universidad de los Andes. She supported quantitative research and has experience in applied research, monitoring, and evaluation of public policies for children and adolescents.

Daniel Mendivelso

He is a master’s student in Economics at Universidad de los Andes, with experience in public policy analysis, quantitative methods, and impact evaluation. He has worked in research and consulting for more than three years.

OUR TEAM

YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP