Jorge Ubaldo Colin Pescina

Jorge Ubaldo Colin Pescina is an experienced Education Specialist at the Global Partnership for Education since September 2020, focusing on gender equality and supporting education initiatives in Haiti and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. Prior to this role, Jorge served as an Economist at UNICEF, managing projects related to Financing and Costing Girls' Education, and held positions at McKinsey & Company, and UNICEF, coordinating a global report on Secondary Education. Jorge's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Columbia University, a Master's in Urban Planning, and a Bachelor's in Economics from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México. Additionally, Jorge has contributed to education finance discussions at Central European University and gained valuable experience through internships and lecturer opportunities, reflecting a strong commitment to enhancing public education in developing countries.