Maria Nieto Rodriguez is a student in the 2024-25 cohort of UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP)'s Master of Public Administration (MPA).
Maria has a Master's in Applied Economics complemented by a Bachelor's in Economics and Government/Public Affairs. Maria worked as an adviser at the Organization for Iberoamerican States and the National Planning Department in Colombia, leading impactful projects like formulating a ten-year education plan and implementing evidence-based security strategies. Expertise extends to academic contributions, including roles as a Teaching Assistant and researcher at Universidad de los Andes. Published works, volunteer work as a Lieutenant in the Colombian National Police Reserve.