Maria Echavarria

SIHI and IR training coordinator

Centro Internacional de Entrenamiento e Investigaciones Medicas (CIDEIM), Colombia

VALIDATE Role: VALIDATE Network Affiliate

Biography

Maria I Echavarría, a Colombian microbiologist with an MPH in Global Health, has over 10 years of experience as a technical advisor in health programs. She has worked with public and private hospitals, public health institutions, and multinational companies in Colombia. Recently, she transitioned to the academic sector, engaging in public health and community-based research projects. Currently, Maria I Echavarría coordinates regional training efforts aimed at strengthening capacity in implementation research in Latin America. Additionally, she serves as the coordinator for the Latinoamerica Hub for Social Innovation in Health (SIHI LAC Hub), focusing on promoting social innovation research in the LAC region.