Santiago is a Master of Public Policy student from Colombia with a concentration in Governance and Leadership. He interested in environmental policies, biodiversity, protected areas and nature conservation. He receives funding support from the government of Colombia (Colfuturo) and he is a scholarship holder of the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - DAAD. He is graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá) with a bachelor’s degree in law and emphasis on State Dynamics and Citizenship. Before joining Hertie, Santiago worked as an environmental lawyer in Colombia providing legal advice on environmental laws and regulations. He also collaborated in different research projects about sustainable development, energy and natural resources. Santiago is a nature and outdoor adventure enthusiast. He enjoys hiking, climbing mountains, discovering new places, and traveling. He is also passioned about classical music. He plays the trumpet and loves attending concert halls. You can ask him about the natural and cultural life in Berlin.
