My path with Nonviolent Communication (NVC) began with a deep longing: to move beyond simply reducing the impacts of war and toward addressing its root causes. I studied Law and Political Science at the University of the Andes in Bogotá, and today I remain one of the few Certified Trainers from the Global South. I currently serve on the Board of Directors of CNVC. My participation reflects a collective effort by trainers from Latin America who are committed to bringing our region’s voices and perspectives into the global evolution of NVC and into the decisions that shape its development worldwide.

I believe that Nonviolent Communication offers a powerful pathway for learning how to live together in peace, with dignity and well-being for all living beings. This conviction has guided my commitment to democratizing access to NVC as a cultural transformation—one that can help us move beyond systems of domination and lay the foundations for a lasting culture of peace in Colombia and throughout Latin America. In 2017, I founded Resuena, an organization dedicated to interrupting cycles of violence in Colombia. Since then, we have focused on creating Nonviolent Communication Schools in communities most affected by the armed conflict, working in regions such as Antioquia, Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Sucre, and Bolívar.

In 2022, Resuena launched the first National Network of Nonviolent Communication Seed Leaders, made up of social and environmental leaders—67% of whom are women. In a country that continues to suffer deep wounds from violence, this network represents a living example of hope: communities organizing to cultivate new ways of relating and building peace despite adversity. The network has reached more than 6,300 people, including survivors of the armed conflict, students, women’s organizations, and youth at risk of forced recruitment. It has also contributed to incorporating NVC principles into three local development plans, helping influence long-term public policy.

Another milestone for Resuena has been the creation of the educational initiative “365 Days of NVC Challenge.” This free program, delivered through WhatsApp, provides daily NVC practices and reflections in text and audio. More than 8,200 people across 52 countries are currently participating, making it an accessible and scalable way to expand NVC in Spanish across schools, universities, workplaces, families, and both public and private institutions.

Through education and community leadership, Resuena works every day to awaken the collective power of people to strengthen their capacity to build peace in everyday life—and to contribute to closing the deep inequalities that persist across Latin America. In addition,  you can learn more about how I see Nonviolent Communication applied to the Colombian context in the article, "Can a change in language move us away from conflict and closer to peace? An expert in Nonviolent Communication weighs in." (read in Spanish)