As the Executive Director of Profamilia, Marta Royo has played a pivotal role in achieving significant political and social transformation.  Her work has had a profound impact on the lives and well-being of vulnerable individuals, particularly girls and women in Colombia.  Her efforts have led to the development of the National Policy on Sexuality and Sexual and Reproductive Rights, the recognition of these rights for people with disabilities, and the removal of barriers to contraceptive access and safe pregnancy termination, among other achievements.  

In this position, she has implemented a successful social enterprise model while working towards making Profamilia a sustainable organization and expanding the social impact of its programs and initiatives.  This model has targeted marginalized areas, where women and girls experience vast inequalities seen in high teen pregnancy rates, gender-based violence, low levels of reproductive autonomy, and poor representation in the education system.  

Marta Royo’s educational journey is a testament to her commitment to her cause.  A Spanish and Panamanian national, she graduated from Dartmouth College and furthered her studies with a post-graduate degree in Social Economy from the University of Barcelona.  She also holds a master’s in literature from New York University, an Advanced Negotiation Program from the University of California, Berkeley, a Health Management Development Program from Universidad de los Andes, and an Innovation and Strategy Program from Universidad de la Sabana.