I am a Disaster Risk Management professional with a solid track record coordinating strategic processes, institutional strengthening, and decision-making to support risk reduction and sustainable territorial development. I have led and coordinated integrated disaster risk management processes at municipal, regional, and organizational levels, including planning, administration, monitoring, and evaluation of risk knowledge, risk reduction, and risk management strategies, positively impacting more than 60,000 people. I have experience coordinating risk management plans, programs, and projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, alignment with public policies, and effective interinstitutional coordination among public, private, and community stakeholders. I have supported land-use planning, risk assessment processes, environmental licensing, and public policy development, enabling local governments and organizations to improve strategic decision-making, prioritize investments, and strengthen local capacities. Additionally, I have led technical teams and training processes, promoting knowledge transfer, effective risk communication, and the development of resilient territories and organizations.

Yeims Steff Espitia Torres

I am a Disaster Risk Management professional with a solid track record coordinating strategic processes, institutional strengthening, and decision-making to support risk reduction and sustainable territorial development. I have led and coordinated integrated disaster risk management processes at municipal, regional, and organizational levels, including planning, administration, monitoring, and evaluation of risk knowledge, risk reduction, and risk management strategies, positively impacting more than 60,000 people. I have experience coordinating risk management plans, programs, and projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, alignment with public policies, and effective interinstitutional coordination among public, private, and community stakeholders. I have supported land-use planning, risk assessment processes, environmental licensing, and public policy development, enabling local governments and organizations to improve strategic decision-making, prioritize investments, and strengthen local capacities. Additionally, I have led technical teams and training processes, promoting knowledge transfer, effective risk communication, and the development of resilient territories and organizations.

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I am a Disaster Risk Management professional with a solid track record coordinating strategic processes, institutional strengthening, and decision-making to support risk reduction and sustainable territorial development. I have led and coordinated integrated disaster risk management processes at municipal, regional, and organizational levels, including planning, administration, monitoring, and evaluation of risk knowledge, risk reduction, and risk management strategies, positively impacting more than 60,000 people.

I have experience coordinating risk management plans, programs, and projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, alignment with public policies, and effective interinstitutional coordination among public, private, and community stakeholders. I have supported land-use planning, risk assessment processes, environmental licensing, and public policy development, enabling local governments and organizations to improve strategic decision-making, prioritize investments, and strengthen local capacities. Additionally, I have led technical teams and training processes, promoting knowledge transfer, effective risk communication, and the development of resilient territories and organizations.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Risk Management Analyst at Cruz Roja Antioquia
April 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Updated and validated 2 Disaster Risk Management Plans (DRMP) for major EPM hydroelectric plants, ensuring compliance with Decree 2157/2017 and corporate methodologies.
Risk Management Analyst at Cruz Roja Antioquia
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Updated and validated 5 Disaster Risk Management Plans (DRMP) for EPM hydroelectric plants, ensuring compliance with Decree 2157/2017 and corporate methodologies.
Environmental & GIS Geologist at DyTEC Project Engineering
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Led environmental risk assessments in 3 private and 2 municipal projects in Cesar, optimizing decision-making for local governments and investors.
Adjunct Professor at Catholic University of Manizales
August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Taught environmental geology, soils, cartography, topography, and risk management to over 80 students.
GIS Division Director at Sebastián Idárraga Consultant
July 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Directed geotechnical and geological studies in 4 land-use planning projects, integrating GIS data that improved risk zoning accuracy by 30%.
Municipal Risk Management Coordinator at Municipality of Villamaría
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Coordinated the municipal DRM office, formulating risk reduction strategies that benefited more than 60,000 inhabitants.
Risk Management Geologist at CARDER – Regional Environmental Authority of Risaralda
February 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
Supported environmental licensing processes and DRM projects, contributing to risk reduction policies in 14 municipalities.
Geologist at Harold Mejía Consultant
November 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
Conducted mining characterization projects (PTO) and delivered technical reports aligned with national regulations.

Education

Specialist in Disaster Prevention, Reduction, and Response at Catholic University of Manizales
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor’s in Geology at University of Caldas
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Territorial Planning – ESAP
January 1, 2022 - February 11, 2026
Environmental Management – SENA
January 1, 2021 - February 11, 2026
Sustainable Territories & Climate Action – MinAmbiente
January 1, 2020 - February 11, 2026
Microsoft Project for Works – SENA
January 1, 2017 - February 11, 2026
Financial Management Diploma – Politécnico Superior de Colombia
January 1, 2016 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert