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About Nelson

I’m a bilingual Innovation Strategist (English/Spanish) with over 12 years of experience leading high-impact projects across education, public sector transformation, and corporate innovation.

I’ve worked with universities, government agencies, and private organizations in the U.S., Canada, UK, Latin America, India and Japan—most recently serving as Innovator-in-Residence at Wesleyan College (USA), where I designed the institution’s overall innovation strategy and created 15 future-ready academic programs focused on AI, sustainability, and emerging technologies.

During that mission, I also trained professors, students, NGOs, and business leaders in innovation methodologies, helping them develop solutions aligned with the future of learning, work, and social impact.

My expertise includes:
• Strategic innovation planning for public and private sector clients
• AI integration in education, training, and workforce strategy
• Executive training and innovation workshops (remote and on-site)
• Curriculum and program development for the future of work

My professional goal is to help visionary organizations in the Gulf and globally build bold, future-focused ecosystems of talent, innovation, and impact.

Based in Colombia with British nationality. Available for remote, hybrid, or on-site missions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and beyond. Let’s create what’s next—together.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
London (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Wesleyan College
    Innovation Strategist
    January 2024 - January 2025 (1 year)
    Macon, GA, USA
    • Led the design and implementation of Wesleyan's Institutional Innovation Strategy.
    • Developed 15 Future-Ready Degree Programs focused on emerging technologies, human-centered AI, digital governance, and organizational innovation.
    • Facilitated workshops with leadership teams and external partners to align innovation efforts with market and industry trends.
    • Spearheaded international partnership initiatives for digital education transformation.
  • Project Colombia Colombia & International
    Founder & CEO
    January 2013 - Today (13 years and 5 months)
    • Designed and implemented innovation strategies for universities, government entities, and corporations in Colombia, USA, Japan, Canada, India, and the UK.
    • Delivered over 400 workshops and consulting projects on Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and 4th Industrial Revolution strategies.
    • Advised regional governments on public innovation policies and community-based innovation programs.
    • Supported over 13,000 entrepreneurs through innovation training programs.
  • Colectivo Creando Colombia
    Co-Founder
    January 2020 - Today (6 years and 5 months)
    • Led digital activism campaigns on education, sustainability, gender, and entrepreneurship during the pandemic and beyond.
    • Managed a national network of youth leaders engaged in public dialogue and policy discussions.

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Education

  • Bachelor's in International Law and Political Science
    London Metropolitan University
    Bachelor's in International Law and Political Science
  • Master's Degree in Innovation
    Istituto Europeo di Design (IED)
    Master's Degree in Innovation

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