Cultural Differences and Government with Maria Paula Correa
Maria Paula Correa serves as Chief Relationship Officer at Libra Group, overseeing global partnerships with governments and key stakeholders. Based in Miami and Bogotá, she is part of the Group’s Leadership Team. She plays a pivotal role in establishing connections that bridge cultural differences and align government priorities across international markets. Her focus is on creating trust-based relationships that drive cooperation and sustainable growth.
Between 2018 and 2022, Maria was Chief of Cabinet to the President of Colombia, working under President Iván Duque Márquez. In this position, she directed interinstitutional coordination, international relations, and strategic communications for the national government. Before that, she was Senior Director of Strategic Engagement at Concordia, promoting dialogue on global partnerships and how cultural differences and government influence policy and collaboration. Earlier, she worked as Consul at the Colombian Consulate in New York and as Advisor to the Chief of Staff during President Álvaro Uribe’s administration, strengthening Colombia’s diplomatic relations abroad.
Maria holds an MPA from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and a B.A. in Law with a Political Science concentration from Universidad de Los Andes in Colombia. She also completed diplomas in Political Communications from Universidad Javeriana and Public Management and Administrative Institutions from Universidad de Los Andes.
Her background demonstrates a deep commitment to diplomacy, public service, and leadership. Through her work, she consistently emphasizes how cultural differences and government dynamics shape global decision-making and cooperation.
In addition to her executive responsibilities, Maria serves on the Board of Directors of Casa Editorial El Tiempo, Colombia’s largest media organization, where she contributes to strengthening informed dialogue and international understanding.
Her tips to become more culturally competent are:
Pay attention to detail.
Don't underestimate cultural intelligence.
Always respond, even though they might not like the response.
Listen before you interpret and respond.
You need to have contacts. This is usually more valuable than what you know.
Build cultural curiosity into your life.
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