“They can because they think they can.” Virgil.
Isabella Guzman
About me
Currently I am a Communications and Business development manager at CDM Smith Latin America in Bogota. Here I have been able to help and work with others who have encouraged me to engage in different strategies towards the transformation of communities around the world. As a passionate bridge builder between people I believe we can change our part of the world by inspiring friends and colleagues to promote social and environmental actions for the benefit of society.
- WHO
Isabella Guzman, 28, Colombia
- POSITION
CDM Smith - Business Development Manager
- Program studied
A Strong believer that the world belongs to those who dare. My story always goes back to a common place – building up memories by moving away from my comfort zone to follow what makes me happy. I decided to come to IE a few years ago when I read about the Master in International Relations for the first time. I remember having hesitations about other schools because of my job commitments, but I guess a part of me knew IE and Madrid was the place to build the most life changing memories. Today, a few months away from graduation I consider myself one of Madrid’s most vivid fans, a place I now call my second home.
My IE experience has been one of the most gratifying ones of my life, a place where I have been able to learn from my professors and classmates from all around the world. It represents today, a powerful instrument in my desire to leave a positive footprint in the world by empowering and inspiring others through trust and passion for what you love. Fundamentally, being part of IE´s MIR program has represented the opportunity to broaden my educational spectrum, enhancing my capabilities and complementing the path I have chosen: working for the improvement of quality of life of communities around the world.
Given my interest in international development and my degree in architecture, I wanted to find a program that could give me strength in some of the areas in which I had no formal studies.
The MIR has contributed in consolidating my desire to understand the different territories around the world – their societies, economics, politics – obtaining tools to complement my capabilities in seeking a constructive impact.
The Multi-sector approach across the public, private, and non-profit sectors provided in the MIR has pushed me forward into building up processes that truly effect change on a broader spectrum. A path that I have proven is only possible through leadership, conviction, and teamwork.
I consider myself someone that works to make things happen by recognizing that every human being is capable of transforming his/her life with the support of leaders that build the conditions for this to happen. Surrounding myself by other great leaders that complement my weaknesses, is a key to success. If we believe in an idea together, we are capable of building a coalition for the wellbeing of future generations.