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Marilissa Matoza

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Communications journalist at MinAmbiente who led BIOEXPO 2024’s communications strategy.

Colombia

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At MinAmbiente, I cover the Vice-Ministry of Environmental Land Management, present institutional events, and create digital content. In 2023–2024, I led the communications strategy for BIOEXPO 2024 and participated in digital strategies for COP16 on Biodiversity.

At ANLA, I designed and executed communication strategies for the International Cooperation team, creating social media content aligned with its agenda. At Cardique, I led the communications strategy and created audiovisual content for social media.

My work also includes presenting Ambientemos+ at Canal Cartagena and developing communication and brand-positioning strategies at GJ Comunicaciones. I’m a Social Communicator and Journalist, a specialist in Management of Sustainable Development in Organizations, and fluent in English.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Journalist | Presenter

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Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development

Jan 2026 - Present (10 months)

Journalistic coverage of the Vice-Ministry of Environmental Land Management, presentation of institutional events, and creation of digital content. Provided logistical and protocol support for high-level events with national and international stakeholders.

Journalism Digital Content Creation Event Management Protocols Public Speaking

Journalist | Content Creator | Presenter

National Authority for Environmental Licenses

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Designed and executed communication strategies for the entity's International Cooperation team, aligning institutional messaging with international counterparts. Provided journalistic coverage and content creation for social media aligned with the cooperation agenda.

International Cooperation Communication Strategy Content Creation Social Media Event Production

Communications Advisor

Regional Autonomous Corporation of Canal del Dique

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Led the design and execution of the entity's overall communications strategy, institutional protocol, and event presentation. Created audiovisual content for social media and partnered with influencers and key stakeholders.

Communication Strategy Institutional Protocol Event Presentation Audiovisual Content Social Media Stakeholder Management

TV Host and Community Manager

Canal Cartagena

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Presented the environmental program Ambientemos+ and managed social media for the program during 2019.

Presenter Social Media Management Environmental Communication

Junior Account Executive

GJ Comunicaciones

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Designed and implemented communication and brand positioning strategies. Managed influencer pool and PR events, and maintained contact with journalists and media partners.

Brand Positioning Influencer Management Public Relations Media Relations