Ciclo Chile en Construcción: Debates para el Futuro: Sociedad Civil y Mundo Público: ¿Cómo potenciar su colaboración para una mejor educación?

Universidad de los Andes. 7 de Octubre, 2026.

Presenters:

Alejandro Fernández Alejandro is Chile’s Undersecretary of Social Services. His work focuses on the design and implementation of public policies and social programs, with experience across the public sector and civil society. More about Alejandro Fernández

Malena Marcalle Malena is Sustainability Manager at Falabella Retail Chile. Her work includes the company’s social and sustainability initiatives, including the Haciendo Escuela program, which supports school communities across Chile. More about Malena Marcalle

Fernanda Orellana Fernanda is Training Manager at Fundación Luksic, where she works on initiatives aimed at expanding educational and training opportunities. More about Fernanda Orellana

Valentina Quiroga Valentina is Human Development Manager at Fundación Chile. Her work focuses on education, skills development, and initiatives that bring together public and private actors to address challenges in learning and human development. More about Valentina Quiroga

Policy Panel

The policy panel is organized by the Human Development Lab of the Universidad de los Andes, Chile, in collaboration with Fundación Luksic and with the support of Falabella through its Haciendo Escuela program. It is part of the series “Chile in Construction: Debates for the Future” and will focus on collaboration between civil society and the public sector, with particular attention to education as a key area for joint action.

The panel brings together Alejandro Fernández, Undersecretary of Social Services; Malena Marcalle, Sustainability Manager at Falabella Retail Chile; Fernanda Orellana, Training Manager at Fundación Luksic; and Valentina Quiroga, Human Development Manager at Fundación Chile. Bringing together perspectives from the public sector, foundations, and the private sector, the discussion will explore how these actors can strengthen collaboration and contribute to addressing educational challenges.

The discussion will be moderated by Andrés Barrios Fernández, Director of the Human Development Lab. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with the panelists on the opportunities and challenges involved in strengthening collaboration between civil society and the public sector, particularly in education.

Venue

The policy panel will take place at the Auditorio A of the Biblioteca Building. The main entrance to the campus is located at Monseñor Álvaro del Portillo 12.455, Las Condes. The panel will start at 8:30am, but registration and coffee will begin at 8:00am. There will be coffee and biscuits for participants.

Registration

To attend, please fill the form in the registration link