Silvia Forero Castañeda

Government and Public Affairs | Legislative Affairs | Public Policy | Regulation | Social Research

Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

About

Cuento con 10 años de trayectoria en asuntos públicos, relaciones gubernamentales y política pública. Tengo experiencia en el diseño de soluciones interdisciplinarias basadas en análisis social y económico, así como en comunicación estratégica y construcción de relaciones efectivas con actores de los sectores público, privado, social y comunitario para mitigar riesgos e impulsar iniciativas. He trabajado en asuntos corporativos, desarrollando competencias en relaciones políticas, gestión de crisis, análisis legislativo y formulación de leyes y políticas públicas. Poseo un sólido conocimiento del entorno político y regulatorio nacional, con vinculación directa con el Poder Legislativo y el Ejecutivo. Estoy comprometida con el avance de causas justas y orientadas al desarrollo sostenible.

Experience

  • Head of Legislative Affairs at Federacion Nacional de Departamentos
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Develop and implement strategic plans to guide legislative actions and ensure they are aligned with institutional objectives. Coordinate and support the drafting of legislative proposals, leading to the approval of Law 2468 of 2025 in favor of territorial autonomy. Collaborate with internal teams to mitigate risks and develop initiatives in support of territorial entities. Representing the FND before and interacting with all levels of Congress and government. Executing advocacy strategies that deliver on concrete policy and regulatory results. Evaluate and analyze bills, identifying their implications and potential impacts on territorial entities, and advocate for them before the Congress of the Republic. Keeping internal colleagues informed of key developments, trends and potential risks, and provide advice on plans and strategies. Create both proactive and reactive strategies to address regulatory, legislative, and political challenges. Coordinate the development of legislative initiatives. Maintain assertive and strategic communication, negotiation, and collaboration with members of Congress, government agencies, territorial entities, associations, and other relevant stakeholders. Lead a team of professionals to ensure that all legislative and regulatory functions are carried out efficiently and with quality.

  • Government Affairs Senior Analyst MAC region at DiDi
    Mar 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Engagement with stakeholders (authorities, policy makers, decision makers). Evaluate and analyze current legislation, regulatory trends, and government public policies, including bills that may impact business operations. Collaborate with government and territorial entities to advocate for favorable policies and work with the appropriate internal and external teams to mitigate risks. Assessment of the governmental and legislative environment to contribute to the company's. Understand and analyze government policies and ensure the organization follows laws and regulations. Plan and execute government affairs strategies. Stay informed about relevant issues. Advocate for the organization's interests. Solve challenges in a changing political environment. Work with internal teams effectively. Adapt to new political and regulatory changes.

  • Advisor at Senado de la República de Colombia
    Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 · 8 mos

    Research, data collection, analysis, field work with communities; projection and development of more than 5 law projects. Study of economic and social impact on the legislative initiatives discussed in the 7th commission and the plenary of the Senate. Dialogue and participation in high-level technical meetings with unions, businessmen, Ministries, mayors and society. Establish strategies and projects that are aligned to government regulations and standards. Interpretation of political incidence, crisis situations, positioning, and understanding of processes. Follow-up, monitoring and analysis of public policies. Prepare periodic reports on the political and economic reality. Strong grasp of the policymaking process at national, state and local level, including the ability to identify emerging issues and opportunities, and to develop and implement measurable tactical plans.

  • Adviser at the Sub-directorate of Justice at National Department Planning of Colombia
    Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 · 8 mos

    Monitored and evaluated policies, strategies and projects related to the recommendations and post-access commitments with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in justice matters. Co-elaborated the Conpes "Policy guidelines to implement the institutional arrangement of the State for the execution of the components of the own sanctions and measures of contribution to the reparation". https://colaboracion.dnp.gov.co/CDT/Conpes/Econ%c3%b3micos/4094.pdf Contributed to the development of the study project "Digital transformation of justice in Colombia". Established effective dialogue with international organizations for the development of the project "Legal needs and effective access to justice".

  • Coordinator of Legislative Work Unit at Senado de la República de Colombia
    Aug 2018 - Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Developed 6 Laws and more than 35 papers related to education, public works and transportation, tourism, communications, innovation, technology, culture, scientific investigation, women's and minorities rights. Law 2215 de 2022, Law 2068 de 2020, Law 2216 de 2022, among others. Researched, collected data, did field work with communities and social sectors in order to attend social needs. Maintained permanent dialogue and negotiation with different public and private stakeholders. Analysed and prepared the legislative sessions of the 6th Commission and the Plenary of the Senate. Led a team of 6 professionals to ensure that all legislative functions are up to standards. Established strategies and policies that are aligned to government regulations and standards. Strategic communication and preparation of presentations.