Join Our Next Social Change Career Podcast Livestream: Blending Art, Communication, and Peacebuilding for Change

Maria Elisa Pinto Garcia is a leading peacebuilder, artist and innovator with over a decade of experience in communciations for peace, organizing, leading organizations and building global networks. She is currently Operations Lead of Reimagine Peacebuilding Project at Sonder Collective, a Professor at Universidad at Los Andes and for almost a decade led the Prolangar Foundation. This episode will delve into her extensive work in creating innovative projects, building resilient communities, and leading organizations towards impactful goals at the local and global levels.

Why Join Us:

• Diverse Projects: Get insights into Maria Elisa's design and delivery of over 20 creative projects, including mobile museums and community murals that have reached over 15,000 people in Colombia.
• Community Building: Understand how she has created spaces for dialogue, trauma healing, and community building, directly impacting around 1000 individuals.
• Leadership Roles: Learn about her current leadership at "Reimagine Peacebuilding," her involvement with the Prolongar Foundation, and her approach to nurturing a global community of peacebuilders.
• Cross-Disciplinary Approach: Discover how Maria Elisa leverages her background in global studies, her experience in education, and her artistic talents to address structural and cultural violence.
• Localization and Innovation: Explore how Maria Elisa adapts her projects to local contexts, fostering community ownership and driving innovation in peacebuilding.
• Networks for Change: Gain insights into how she builds and engages with global networks to amplify the impact of her work and create opportunities for collaboration.
• Interactive Q&A: Pose your questions to Maria Elisa on integrating art and communication into peacebuilding and social change efforts.

Event Details:

When: April 11 at 3 PM EST

• Where: Streamed live on LinkedIn & YouTube
• Can't join live The session will be available afterwards on our YouTube Channel and on PCDN or your favorite podcast platform. Plus, explore over 140 other episodes featuring brilliant innovators who share actionable insights on building careers of impact in various sectors.

About Maria Elisa Pinto Garcia: Maria Elisa is a social entrepreneur, artist, and facilitator who has lived at the intersection of peacebuilding, art, and communications. She has designed and delivered more than 20 creative projects, including mobile museums, community murals, memory initiatives, and video projects, reaching over 15,000 people in Colombia. These projects aim to advance a culture of peace and raise awareness about structural and cultural violence.

Maria Elisa has also designed and facilitated spaces for trauma healing, dialogue, and community building, directly impacting around 1,000 people. She earned a Master's Degree in Global Studies from the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies on a full scholarship from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). With teaching experience and ten publications, including books and scholarly articles, Maria Elisa brings a wealth of knowledge to her work.

Currently, Maria Elisa serves as the Operations Lead of "Reimagine Peacebuilding," president of the Board of Directors of the Prolongar Foundation, and project lead of the documentary #Indivisibles. As a singer and songwriter, she also leads her own musical project, showcasing her multifaceted talents and commitment to driving change through various mediums.