A conversation with Rocio Juscamayta about the evolving role of young change agents at LALA

A conversation with Rocio Juscamayta about the evolving role of young change agents at LALA

“The only factor that determines the success of a society is the percentage of change agents within it.” She loves the word extra, and no, not the personality type. She loves “extra” as that which turns something ordinary into extraordinary. She is Rocio Juscamayta, 51, a self-proclaimed independent and early bird (sometimes…), and who, as…

Let’s celebrate LALA’s 5th birthday together!

Let’s celebrate LALA’s 5th birthday together!

In the past 5 years, LALA has reached over 1200 young leaders from 17 countries. We have accompanied our alumni to understand the crucial moments in their leadership journeys and tried to comprehend the highest-need interventions required to support them. We are excited to invite you to Juntos Somos LALA, the online celebration of LALA’s…

Meet Carolina Santos, LALA’s Bootcamp Operations Manager

Meet Carolina Santos, LALA’s Bootcamp Operations Manager

Carolina was always driven by a passion for communication, culture, and education. From a very young age, she had the opportunity to be part of multicultural environments that showed her the importance of connection as a source of change. “I want to do good, better! I’m excited to join an organization and team that is…

Welcoming Maria Clara Nogueira Cruz, LALA’s new Ecosystem Junior Manager

Welcoming Maria Clara Nogueira Cruz, LALA’s new Ecosystem Junior Manager

Maria Clara studied Public Administration in Brazil with an exchange experience in South Korea, where she had the chance to study International Relations and Diplomatic Studies. Clara’s first work experience was in the public sector. She worked at the (0110).Lab, a public innovation lab at the São Paulo Municipality, where she became in touch with…

Introducing Patricia Santana, our Senior Manager of High Impact Careers

Introducing Patricia Santana, our Senior Manager of High Impact Careers

Hailing from Barueri (São Paulo), Brazil, Paty holds a Bachelor’s degree from Mackenzie Presbyterian University. After 6 years of a successful career as a Mergers and Acquisitions associate, she decided to follow her heart’s direction to work for social impact. She is passionate about connecting with people, learning about their stories, and about inner development….

Colombia can have a stronger and more shareable economic development

Colombia can have a stronger and more shareable economic development

Colombia can have a stronger and more shareable economic development. We need a new generation of strategic philanthropists and social innovators. Cielo Holguín grew up in Moravia, the Medellín neighborhood that began as the city’s garbage dump. From growing up with all odds against her, Cielo is today internationally recognized for her organization, the Urban…

2022 Latin American Business Conference

2022 Latin American Business Conference

Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA) has partnered with Latin American Business Association (LABA) at Columbia Business School and NYU Stern to host the 2022 Latin American Business Conference – Venture Capital in Latin America. This year’s conference will explore the evolving world of Venture Capital in Latin America and the role that this industry and…

LALA helped me to see that imperfectness was not so bad

LALA helped me to see that imperfectness was not so bad

Chiara Ingravallo is originally from Venezuela but now lives in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She is 20 years old and is preparing to enter university to study Film and TV Production in the United Kingdom, England. She is very passionate about art as well as very curious to learn new things. She worked as LALA Trainee…

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