Sofia Jaramillo coordinates research projects related to violence, crime and citizen security in Colombia. Prior to assuming her position at IPA, she worked with the Government of Colombia in Social Prosperity coordinating alliances between the national government, foundations and offices of corporate social responsibility. She also worked in Give to Colombia supporting the monitoring of projects financed by international donors. She holds a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Administration from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Philosophy from Universidad de los Andes.