Maria is a lawyer from the Universidad de los Andes, specialist in negotiation and international relations, with 24 years of experience in environment and development issues, particularly in biodiversity and carbon markets. With experience in research projects and management of conservation resources and use of biodiversity. High knowledge and development in regulatory proposals and public policies in environmental matters, extractive sector and energy. Long experience in structuring environmental investment models and designing financial schemes that benefit ecosystems and social communities. She is a member of the Bar Association of Mines and Petroleum, Member of the Mining Dialogue Group and participation in several boards of directors. She is the owner of the consulting company Gestión Ambiental Estratégica.