Vannia Yalan

Vannia Yalan is the Program Coordinator for the Certified Public Manager (CPM) programs at the George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (GW CEPL). She oversees the Regional Executive Development Program (REDP) and the Program for Excellence in Municipal Management (PEMM), supporting public sector leaders in achieving transformational leadership excellence.

Her experience in public administration, international development, and advocacy for justice and sustainability includes working with federal governments and international organizations such as UNDP, UNV, UNICEF, and WTO in Canada, the USA, and Latin America. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce with a specialization in Finance and International Relations. Her work has centred on advancing equitable policies and fostering cross-sector collaboration.

Vannia is pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at GWU with a focus on sustainable science and technology policy in non-profit management. She combines academia with promoting women's political leadership and seeking effective policy education through written journals. Also, she is involved in research that evaluates international advocacy for equitable and sustainable leadership in Latin America.