Igniting Innovation.
Empowering Youth
Our Team
Innovation. Commitment. Impact.
Making The Shift, our team is driven by a shared mission: empowering the next generation through STEAM education. From educators and engineers to mentors and tech leaders, we work together to provide access to cutting-edge learning, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive in a digital world.
🚀 Meet the people making the shift happen!
President & CEO
Andres Hurtado Rangel
Making the Shift Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on STEAM education, technology access, leadership development, and innovation in underserved communities. Founded by global technology entrepreneur Andres Hurtado Rangel, the foundation delivers programs that empower youth through science, coding, engineering, entrepreneurship, and mindset transformation.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Orlando Hurtado
Responsible for execution and resource management.
Director of Development and Alliances
Santiago Hurtado
Builds relationships with sponsors and partners.
STEAM Education Director
Beatriz Betancourt
Designs and implements educational programs.
Teacher Training Coordinator
Maria Carmen Lagunas
Trains teachers in innovative methodologies.
Educational Technology Specialist
Alejandro Jimenez
Integrates digital tools in learning.
Beatriz Henao
Fundraising Director
Sandro Varo
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Nestor Barrera
Logistics Coordinator
Maria Luisa Salinas
Legal Advisor
Sofia Gomez Serna
Communications and Media Associate
Constanza Escobar
Social Impact
Libardo Montaño
Community Relations Leader Colombia
Julian Ramirez
Environmental Management
Claudia Rojas
Volunteering Coordinator