Guillermo Bernal provides overall strategic leadership and institutional direction for The Place Institute. He leads partnerships, fundraising, donor relations, and the global positioning of the organization. He oversees program development across countries and ensures alignment between mission, operations, and impact. He represents the institute in international networks, convenings, and collaborations.
Andrea Teran leads institutional strategy and partnerships for The Place Institute. She develops alliances with international organizations, foundations, public institutions, and private sector partners. Her role focuses on expanding the institute’s network, strengthening collaboration across regions, and supporting the strategic positioning of programs and initiatives.
Sebastian Cuevas oversees the implementation of regional programs across Latin America. He coordinates twelve projects across Colombia, Chile, Brazil, and Uruguay, ensuring program consistency, local coordination, and alignment with The Place Institute methodology.
Victoria Penacchio leads the placemaking and urban design strategy for projects and programs. She develops spatial concepts and supports the translation of placemaking methodologies into clear spatial proposals, drawings, and implementation materials. Her work connects community processes with physical interventions in public space.
Coordinates the day to day implementation of programs and projects. Manages timelines, internal coordination, and operational follow up across teams. Oversees coordination of outputs and deliverables, supports board follow ups, and contributes to the preparation of proposals and program documentation.
Camila Sanchez supports graphic design, visual communication, and institutional identity across programs. She contributes to presentations, communication materials, and visual assets that help translate projects and initiatives into clear and coherent design outputs.
