The Family Association has a Board of Directors comprised of volunteers elected for a two-year period during a General Assembly. The volunteers who can run for a chair on the Board should be members of the IDB Family Association and will be responsible for preparing and executing a definite Work Plan while performing the following roles:

  • President
  • Vice-President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer 
  • Area Directors 
    • Education
    • Socio-Cultural
    • Communications
    • Career Development
    • Country Offices

Each of the directorates has a group of volunteers in charge of carrying out and assessing specific responsibilities related to their professional profile.

Meet the Board

The current Board of Directors proposes that the IDB Family Association be a space for support and integration. It is led by volunteers committed to the welfare of IDB families. A diverse space, in which camaraderie and professionalism come together to encourage the active participation of its members.

President

Diana Medrano

Guatemalan, she has lived in the United States since 2024 with her husband and two children. She holds a Marketing degree and an MBA from the University of Valparaíso, Chile, and has 15 years of experience in marketing and business, leading growth-focused projects at multinational companies. She is also committed to volunteer work, supporting the IDB community across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Vice - President

Jane Pilla

She has lived in the United States since 2009. A designer and artist, she founded the Art + Design & Craft Club, where she has volunteered since 2019. Trained in Fashion Design at Istituto di Moda Burgo in Milan and with postgraduate studies in International Trade, she brings over 15 years of executive experience in corporate and the textile industry while continuing her studies in Design and Art in the Washington, DC area.

Treasurery

Alfredo Rodríguez

Business administrator with an M.Sc. in Tropical Forest Management, he is an independent international consultant specializing in agroforestry supply chains that promote sustainable practices and reduce environmental impact. With more than seven years of international experience, he has been based in Maryland since 2024.

Secretary

Karen Ancajima

Peruvian, she is an economist with an MBA and extensive experience in supply chain, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. She has led transformation and process optimization initiatives in complex environments. Now based in Washington, DC, she combines her passion for strategy and innovation with a deep interest in literature and poetry.

Communications Director

María Paola Aguilar

Colombian, she is a communications professional with experience in strategic communications and media relations for organizations and projects in economics, finance, and education. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Communication from EAFIT University, as well as a Master’s degree in International Media Studies. Passionate about photography, she enjoys teaching visual storytelling and photographic techniques.

Education Director

Susana Marín

Mexican, she has more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources, education, and talent development. She has led initiatives across multinational companies, consulting, and academic institutions, driving learning, leadership, and human development programs. She is passionate about creating opportunities that foster growth, inclusion, and the well-being of international communities.

Career Development Director

Fabiola Presas

Mexican, she is an architect and creative leader with a multidisciplinary approach. Passionate about strategic planning and project management, she places human well-being at the center of every initiative. She believes precision and artistic sensitivity complement one another and sees every challenge as an opportunity to grow, innovate, and create meaningful impact.

Socio-Cultural Director

Francisca Peña Urzúa

Director of the Associations in the Country Offices

María Alejandra Valencia