He holds a degree in political science and international relations from the University of Sheffield-United Kingdom, with a master's degree in international political economy from King's College London. He has 5 years of experience in the impact investment sector and worked in the creation phase of Latimpacto, as a consultant for the International Venture Philanthropy Center (VPC). Juan is Colombian and lives in Bogota. He speaks Spanish, English and a "pouquinho" of Portuguese.

Juan defines himself as an optimistic visionary. A perfect day includes sharing a good meal with his loved ones and spending time with his dog Katrina. He is addicted to history, so he knows curious facts about general culture and the names of all the world's capitals. He enjoys exploring non-traditional travel destinations. Juan is passionate about working for a more just and equitable society and firmly believes that every sector of the economy has the capacity and potential to make a positive impact on the world.