Vice-President of the Universidad Veritas, leader university in arts, design and achitecture committed with academic excellence, innovation and sustainbility. Former Vice-Minister of Culture of Costa Rica responsible for the implementation of cultural policies and the coordination among 32 government entities that make up the culture sector. Under her leadership, new strategies such as Culture and Economic Development, Culture and Environmental Sustainability and Culture and Rural Culture Development have risen. Aurelia has vast international experience in the promotion of Sustainable Development. As coordinator of Strategic initiatives for Avina Foundation, she managed the relationship with strategic partners in Latin America, United States and Spain, as well as joint initiatives for Latin America in the fields of education, corporate social responsibility and social integration. She was also Regional Operations Manager and Project Manager for Avina Foundation. She has been a member of the Board of FUNDES in Costa Rica and of the Advisor Committee for Costa Rica Joven. She has a Summa Cum Laude Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad Autonoma de Centroamerica, and a Masters in Business Administration from INCAE, where she graduated with the highest distinction, becoming the first woman to receive the award Escolasta Distinguida. Aurelia lives in San José and has two children.