The only Colombian
THINK TANK in the U.S.
Uniting Colombian Leaders Across the United States
Where policy, business, and philanthropy converge to advance the Colombian-American community.
The Colombian Council is the nation's only think tank dedicated exclusively to the Colombian-American community — convening leaders across government, business, and civil society to shape policy, drive investment, and build lasting impact between the United States and Colombia.
Who We Are
The Colombian Council is a national think tank, policy convener, and philanthropic platform — the only institution built exclusively to advance Colombian leadership, influence, and impact across the United States.
We don't just talk about the future of the Colombian-American community — we build it. We bring together public officials, entrepreneurs, executives, and community leaders to turn conversation into policy, relationships into investment, and visibility into lasting influence.
Our work sits at the intersection of three pillars: Policy, Advocacy & Convening; Social Impact & Philanthropy; and Enterprise & Capacity Building — each designed to strengthen the standing of Colombians in American public life.
Our Impact
The only
think tank
built exclusively
for the
Colombian-American diaspora
A trusted
convening table
for leaders across government, business, and civil society
An annual,
member-directed philanthropic project delivering measurable impact in Colombia
A growing
national network
shaping policy and investment conversations that affect our community
Founders & Leadership
The Colombian Council is governed by a small, accountable leadership team — built to move fast on policy, philanthropy, and partnerships.
John
Moreno-Escobar
Founder & President
Overall strategy, executive leadership, institutional & government relationships.
Commissioner
Melissa Castro
VP of Public Affairs & Government Relations
Policy convenings, elected-official relationships, D.C. / Tallahassee delegations
Lynda
Osorio
VP of Marketing, Communications & Brand Strategy
Brand, PR, content, digital growth, partnership marketing
About Us
To unite and empower Colombian leaders across the United States through policy engagement, strategic convening, and philanthropy — advancing the representation, influence, and collective impact of the Colombian-American community.
To be the definitive think tank and convening platform for the Colombian diaspora: the place where the most influential Colombian and Colombian-American leaders shape policy, direct investment, and strengthen U.S.–Colombia relations.
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Leadership with Purpose
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Unity and Collaboration
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Service and Integrity
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Visibility and Representation
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Cultural Pride and Heritage
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We believe leadership is most powerful when it is collaborative, credible, and purpose-driven. The Colombian Council creates structured spaces where leaders can:
Engage in strategic, closed-door policy dialogue
Build partnerships across government, business, and civil society
Direct and evaluate high-impact philanthropic initiatives
Strengthen their own leadership capacity and market access
Our Pillars
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Policy, Advocacy & Convening
We convene the leaders shaping the conversations that matter to our community: VIP briefings with diplomats and CEOs, closed-door leadership roundtables, half-day symposiums in Miami, and strategic delegation visits to Washington, D.C. and Tallahassee. This is the core of our identity as a think tank — where dialogue becomes policy influence
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Social Impact & Philanthropy
Each year, our members democratically select and guide a flagship philanthropic project in Colombia — in regions such as Bogotá or Chocó — with full transparency and accountability on outcomes. Philanthropy at the Council isn't a gesture; it's a governed, member-owned initiative with a seat at the table for those who fund it.
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Enterprise & Capacity Building
We help Colombian entrepreneurs and professionals scale in the U.S. market through education, mentorship, and direct access to strategic opportunities — business seminars, peer networks, and introductions that shorten the distance between ambition and execution
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Signature Programs
Colombian Council Summit — our flagship annual convening in Miami.
Leadership Roundtables — closed-door, off-the-record dialogues with 20–30 curated leaders.
VIP Briefings — private sessions with diplomats, elected officials, and CEOs.
Washington, D.C. & Tallahassee Delegations — strategic visits to advance policy priorities.
Business Seminars & Mentorship — capacity-building for entrepreneurs and professionals.
Gallery
Inaugural Event — A historic gathering of Colombian leaders in the U.S., where the vision for unity, leadership, and national representation began.
Blog
Analysis and perspectives on policy, business, and philanthropy shaping the Colombian-American community — where dialogue becomes influence.
