Join the next livestream of the Social Change Career Podcast with Marcela Ochoa Bernal
Marcela has spent over two decades working at the intersection of diplomacy, public policy, and sustainable development. From leading projects in housing and infrastructure to advancing international cooperation between the UK and Colombia, her career shows how systems can be reshaped for social good—across borders, sectors, and scales.
Now a DBT Officer with the British Embassy in Colombia, Marcela supports strategic partnerships across energy, education, health, and security, building bridges between government, civil society, and the private sector.
Why join the livestream
• Insights on how to build a lasting impact career across governments, embassies, and NGOs
• Exploring turning complex policy into practical results for communities
• What makes a good public-private partnership (and what doesn’t)
• Lessons from leading projects in security, housing, and infrastructure
• What it means to teach and mentor the next generation of impact professionals
How to join
Tuesday, June 24
9 AM EST
Live on LinkedIn and YouTube
The full episode will be available afterward at https://pcdn.global/listen and on all major podcast platforms.
About Marcela Ochoa Bernal
Marcela is a finance and international relations professional with a master’s in development and international policy. She has led high-impact work in Colombia and internationally, specializing in public-private partnerships, sustainable infrastructure, and strategic international cooperation.
Her roles have included DBT Officer at the British Embassy in Medellín, Security Planning Advisor for the Governor’s Office of Antioquia, and International Cooperation Advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture. She also served as Executive Director of Corporación Antioquia Presente and has advised NEACOL, a U.S.-based nonprofit supporting children in Colombia.
Marcela teaches in the project specialization at Universidad del Norte and continues to shape systems for good through diplomacy, negotiation, and development expertise. She holds a Master's Degree from Seoul National University.
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