Paola Cuadros

Paola brings more than 15 years of expertise in financial inclusion, financial well-being, gender, and financial education, combining policy insight, market analysis, research, and program design to advance inclusive financial solutions for vulnerable populations.

Paola leads MiCRO’s operations and expansion in Colombia and works closely with regional partners. She collaborates with allies to design and implement programs that strengthen financial well-being, where insurance is part of an integrated strategy.

Before joining MiCRO, she served as an advisor to the President of FINAGRO and held technical and leadership roles at Banco de la República, Banca de las Oportunidades, and SENA.
Paola holds degree in History and an MSc in Education from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, as well as additional training in applied and behavioral economics.