Gloria Isabel García‑Parra is a Colombian development leader with more than 20 years of experience in humanitarian action, resilience building, and international cooperation. She currently serves as Oxfam International’s Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, where she leads strategy, advocacy, and crisis response across diverse contexts.

Her career spans senior roles with Oxfam, Plan International, and independent consultancy, focusing on humanitarian coordination, resilience frameworks, and rights‑based development. Gloria holds degrees in agronomy, sustainability, and Latin American cultural studies, and is known for her ability to guide multicultural teams through complex challenges.

She describes herself as “Colombiana de nacimiento, centroamericana y caribeña por adopción, latinoamericana por convicción”—a reflection of her lifelong commitment to justice, equity, and solidarity across the region.