Jennifer Colpas

Jennifer Colpas, a Colombian passionate about rural development, holds a Master’s in Social Development as a Chevening Scholar from Sussex University. She brings over seven years of experience leading social development programs in both Brazil and Colombia. Currently, Jennifer is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Tierra Grata, a social enterprise dedicated to providing essential energy, water, and sanitation services to rural communities across Colombia. Her global engagement is evident through her participation in influential youth networks like Global Shapers and One Young World. Jennifer’s impactful work was further recognized when she was named a CNN Hero in 2021.