The work developed by Luz-Marina introduces an innovative vision in the fields of education and political science. She has been always interested in the governance and accountability of governments. In the past years, she realized that accountability can’t be exerted if the government structure do not allow it. And if the government foundations are in the constitution principles and practices, is there where the accountability must be implanted.
Background
Luz Marina has always participated in many social and community causes. She arrived in Canada in 1999 after the assassination of her husband, a Colombian human rights lawyer, by the paramilitaries in her natal Colombia. She completed a master’s degree from the “École Nationale d’Administration publique.” She’s also completing a master’s degree program in Educational Technology and is a Ph.D. Candidate in Educational Psychology at Laval University.
Luz Marina comes from a modest family background. Her parents and teachers have inculcated her a passion for reading, as well as social engagement and critical pedagogy.
From a very young age, Luz Marina was interested in liberation theology. She grew up among the theories of Leonardo Boff and social justice movements. She has the conviction that the role of the state as guarantor of citizen participation and citizen access to government decisions and services has an obligation to be compatible with the principles of equity and solidarity as an expression of the common good.
Education
In 2003 Luz Marina awarded a master’s degree in public administration from the ÉNAP-Québec. She’s completing a master’s degree in educational technology and she’s a Ph.D. Candidate in Educational Psychology at Laval University.
She has completed multiple short courses in social entrepreneurship, local economic development, and critical pedagogy.
Career
She has been always interested in governance and accountability of governments. In the past years, she realized that accountability can’t be exerted if the government structure do not allow it. And if the government foundations are in the constitution principles and practices, is there where the accountability must be implanted.
She’s the author of: Recydir, a Free educational program to reduce domestic waste and to motivate local leadership on ecological issues.
Forma : A virtual and interactive website where experts can share acknowledge about domestic violence prevention. She has participated at the ECPR General Conference in 2020 and has been accepted in the 2021 IPSA Congress in Lisbon. She works in the implantation of a Knowledge Forum model where professors from Canada, Mexico and Spain will work together.
Personality
A very nice persosality and open mind. She's implicated on socioeconomical developpement and very interested in helping others.
