ABOUT US
"Your organization has a long history of bringing the Colombian and U.S business communities together with government leaders, and this is work that greatly complements the U.S Embassy's efforts on bilateral trade and investment"​
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Hon. Kevin Whitaker,
Ambassador of the United States to Colombia
January 25, 2017
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WHO WE ARE
The Colombian American Association (CAA) was founded in 1927 as the first bi-national chamber of commerce for Colombia established in the United States. The Association is dedicated to promoting investment, commerce and cultural exchange between the United States and Colombia.
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The members are leaders from a broad range of areas such as investment, banking, rating agencies, energy, agriculture, law, travel, hospitality, culture and fashion.
The CAA is a private, non-profit business organization supported by member companies and individuals.
The organization has no formal connections with any governments and does not receive any government funding.
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The CAA is a private, non-profit business organization supported by member companies and individuals.
The organization has no formal connections with any governments and does not receive any government funding.
OUR BOARD
Stephanie Junger-Moat
President of the Board
President and Founder
Karcsi Global Consulting
Ana María Blanco
Vice President of the Board
Director, Partnerships and Cooperation
Philip Morris International
María Leticia Ossa-Daza
Partner
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
María Cecilia Ruiseco
Commercial Director
CS Pancracio
Juan Esteban Orduz
President
Colombian Coffee Federation
Christian Murrle
Managing Director
Panamcap Advisors LLC
Gloria Fieldcamp
Managing Director
Fiduciary Trust Company International
Eduardo Cortes
Founding Partner
GIA Partners LLC
Juan Carlos Ardila
Principal
Tinello Capital
Alvaro Díaz, Jr.
Manager of Business Development
T.Y. Lin International
Honorary Director:
Hon. Susana Berenguer
Consul General of Colombia in New York
Andrew C. Quale, Jr.
Vice President, CAA
Sidley Austin LLP
Edward Vergara
Partner
Arnold & Porter
OUR TEAM
Lina Delgado
Executive Director
Linda Calvet
Executive Secretary/
Board Officer
Laurie Dominguez
Program Officer
Ivan Perea
Partnerships and Communications Associate
Maria Alejandra Achury
Research & Program Coordinator
OUR FORMER INTERNS
Lisa M. Wills
Events & Communications Intern
Isabella Peña
Visual Communication
Design Intern
"Thank you to the CAA for giving me the opportunity to learn, grow and have wonderful first job experience".
"My experience at the CAA was an experience I will never forget. I'm thankful for the great team I worked along these six months, for all the learning I had and fo Lina, our Director for being a great leader".
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
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Commendation from U.S. Ambassador to the Colombian American Association for its 85th Anniversary.
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Nacional al Merito awarded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the President of the Republic of Colombia to the Colombian American Association on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary.
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Premio Colombia Exterior a la Excelencia 2007 awarded by Contactos USA for 80 years of services to Colombia and Colombians living abroad.
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Commendation from the U.S. President 2002: Letter of Commendation from President George W. Bush for the 75th Anniversary of the Colombian American Association.
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Silver Cross of the National Order of Merit 2002: Cruz de Plata de la Orden.
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Commendation from the U.S. President 1997: Letter of Commendation from President Jimmy Carter for the 70th Anniversary of the Colombian American Association.