Lorena Rios is a social impact and international development practitioner with over a decade of experience across Australia and Latin America. She specializes in designing and delivering programs that improve lives while safeguarding future generations, working closely with communities, governments, and global partners.

Her human‑centred approach begins with listening to those most affected—young people, Indigenous communities, and families in underserved contexts—and turning their insights into practical actions that shape policy and strengthen long‑term outcomes.

Lorena’s career spans roles with the Inter‑American Development Bank, the Office of the Presidency of Paraguay, Delivery Associates, and Australian social impact organisations, covering areas such as youth employment, Indigenous‑led development, financial inclusion, and national initiatives. She has guided complex projects through consultation, planning, and impact tracking, contributing to policies and programs that reach tens of thousands.

Holding a Master of Development Studies (Distinction) from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universidad Americana, Paraguay, Lorena is recognized for her collaborative style, systemic thinking, and commitment to building fairer systems for current and future generations.