Leonardo Mercado Rodriguez

Leonardo Mercado Rodriguez is an agronomist with a robust background in sustainability and food security management. Currently serving as a Professional in Good Sustainability Practices at Federación Nacional de Cultivadores de Palma de Aceite (Fedepalma) since January 2021, Leonardo focuses on advocating for sustainable agricultural practices. Previously, as a Food Security Manager at Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira from October 2019 to December 2020, responsibilities included implementing teaching initiatives for small home gardens and community plots while promoting organic farming. From August 2013 to July 2019, Leonardo worked as an agronomist at Extractora El Roble S.A.S., where responsibilities encompassed establishing and managing cultural practices in palm cultivation while serving as an internal auditor for sustainability certifications. Leonardo obtained a degree in Agronomy from Universidad del Magdalena between 2006 and 2012.