Miyerlandy Cabanzo Valencia – Colombia

 Miyerlandy Cabanzo Valencia

Preferred Name/Nick Name
Miyerlandy

Occupation/Title
Advisor, Agenda Joven Colombia

Country of Origin
Colombia

Country of Residence
Colombia

Summary
Miyerlandy Cabanzo Valencia is a dedicated professional in the human rights and development sector. As an Advisor at Agenda Joven Colombia, she focuses on improving technical and cooperation skills, guiding the platform’s members, and ensuring the successful execution of projects funded by international donors. With a Master’s degree in Historical Archiving and Memory and a background in Sociology, Miyerlandy brings a wealth of knowledge in social movements, youth, and community development. She is currently a Rotary Peace Fellow, seeking to broaden her perspective and deepen her expertise in peacebuilding through cross-cultural learning, particularly in Africa, with a focus on Uganda.

Areas of Expertise

• Human Rights and Development
• Youth Empowerment
• International Donor Projects
• Program and Project Management
• Social Movements and Sociology

Professional Experience
Advisor, Agenda Joven Colombia: Miyerlandy serves as an advisor, where she supports members of the platform by improving their technical skills and enhancing their capacity to execute international projects. Her role involves advising, guiding, and accompanying initiatives that address key development and social issues within the youth community in Colombia.

Skills

• Program & Project Management
• International Relations & Development
• Youth Advocacy & Empowerment
• Research and Analysis
• Cross-cultural Communication

Academic Background

• Master’s in Historical Archiving and Memory – Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia (2020)
• Sociology – Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia (2013)

Miyerlandy’s short-term career goal is to secure a senior position in the human rights and development sector, focusing on program or project management. Her long-term vision is to pursue a PhD on social movements, youth, the African diaspora, and demonstrations, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and strategies in these areas.
Miyerlandy is excited to leverage the Rotary Peace Fellowship to strengthen her expertise in peacebuilding and gain insights into initiatives within Africa. She hopes to use the fellowship experience to expand her network, share experiences, and contribute to initiatives that foster peace and development globally.