Alejandra Solarte has vast experience in formulation, implementation, execution and monitoring of plans, programs for social projects. She has worked with state entities, international cooperation, NGOs and civil society organizations. She has centered her work in facilitating organizational processes with methodologies of community participation and social dialogue. She has a Sociology degree from Universidad de Nariño. She also holds a masters degree in Sciences in Rural Sociology from Universidad Autónoma Chapingo in Mexico. She has always been interested in learning the best way to build peace by generating autonomy within communities.