Diana Rodríguez Franco is the Special Advisor on Gender and Diversity to the President of the Inter-American Development Bank. She brings nearly 20 years of experience advancing gender equality and human rights across Latin America, combining a strong academic background in sociology, law, and economics with hands-on leadership in public policy and social innovation. Diana has a proven track record of designing and driving transformative initiatives for women’s rights and social justice in both governmental and non-governmental settings. As Secretary for Women’s Affairs for the city of Bogotá (2020–2023), she conceived and implemented innovative, internationally recognized public policies to address the unpaid care burden—most notably the Care Blocks (Manzanas del Cuidado)—and to respond to gender-based violence. During her tenure, she also led the mainstreaming of a gender perspective across city government and forged strategic partnerships with private-sector stakeholders. Previously, Diana served as Deputy Director of Dejusticia, a leading non-profit legal organization promoting human rights and the rule of law in Colombia and across Latin America. Diana holds a PhD in Sociology from Northwestern University, as well as a law degree (Juris Doctor) and a degree in Economics from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá. She is a member of the LSE Cities Advisory Board and has been recognized as one of Colombia’s 100 New Leaders.