Our team
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ALEXANDRA
SIERRA RATIVA, PHD
Founder & Researcher
XR Academia
AI, XR, Education &
Hope-Based Learning
Alexandra is a researcher, educator and science communicator specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR), education and human-centered technology. She leads XR Academia, developing immersive learning experiences that connect technology with education, climate action and social impact. Her work explores how AI and XR can foster creativity, empathy, collaboration and hope, while helping educators and learners navigate the future of learning and work.
Focus: AI in Education · XR & Immersive Learning · Hope-Based Learning · Climate Education · Research · Teacher Training
CINDY VÁSQUEZ, PHD
Education & Public Sector Specialist
AI, Women's Empowerment & Future Learning
Cindy works at the intersection of education, public policy and social innovation, with a focus on empowering people to imagine and actively design their futures. At XR Academia, she contributes to initiatives connecting Artificial Intelligence, personal development and education, including workshops that use AI and vision boards to support women in identifying opportunities, building confidence and transforming their aspirations into action.
Focus: AI & Education · Women's Empowerment · Public Policy · Future Skills · Personal Development · Social Impact
ANDRÉS NAVARRO, PhD
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali
XR, Emotional Experiences & Social Impact
Andrés Navarro is a researcher and academic at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali whose work explores the use of technology and immersive experiences to support human development and social impact. His research includes innovative applications involving children, rehabilitation and meaningful technology-based experiences, bringing together research, education and digital innovation.
Focus: XR Research · Emotional Experiences · Rehabilitation · Education · Interactive Technologies · Social Impact
CHRISTIAN DÍAZ, PhD
Universidad EAFIT
XR, Emotional Elicitation & Neuroscience
Christian Díaz is a researcher specializing in immersive technologies, emotional experiences and human-computer interaction. His work investigates how virtual reality can be used to elicit, measure and understand emotional responses, contributing to the development and evaluation of meaningful XR applications in areas such as education and health.
Focus: XR & Neuroscience · Virtual Reality · Emotional Elicitation · User Research · Human-Computer Interaction · Health
ANDRÉS BURBANO, PHD
CANVAR – Paris & Bogotá
XR, Arts, Culture & Creative Technologies
Andrés Burbano works at the intersection of XR, digital culture, art and creative technology, connecting Latin American and international communities working with immersive experiences. Through CANVAR and related initiatives, he contributes to the development of artistic, cultural and educational ecosystems around emerging technologies, while promoting collaboration between creators, researchers and institutions.
Focus: XR & Culture · Digital Art · Creative Technologies · Immersive Experiences · International Collaboration · LATAM XR Ecosystems
DANIEL ROJAS
3GO VIDEO
TransformiGenerative AI, Video & Digital Storytelling
Daniel Rojas specializes in video production, digital storytelling and Generative AI. At XR Academia, he contributes to exploring how AI can transform audiovisual creation and learning, from generating creative content to developing new approaches to video production and communication.
Focus: Generative AI · AI Video · Digital Storytelling · Video Production · Creative Technologies · Education
CAMILO MONTAÑEZ
3GO VIDEO
Data Strategy, AI & Digital Transformation
Camilo Montañez works at the intersection of data, Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation. His expertise includes translating data strategies into practical AI applications and helping organizations understand how emerging technologies can support innovation, decision-making and new ways of working.
Focus: Data Strategy · Artificial Intelligence · AI Applications · Digital Transformation · Innovation · Technology Education
ANDERSONMORA, PHD
Erasmus University College, Erasmus University Rotterdam
XR, Health & Interdisciplinary Innovation
Anderson Mora contributes expertise in immersive technologies, health and interdisciplinary innovation. His work explores how XR can be applied to professional practice and human-centered contexts, contributing to conversations about the role of immersive technologies in healthcare, education and future professional environments.
Focus: XR & Health · Immersive Technologies · Professional Applications · Interdisciplinary Research · Innovation
WOLFRAN
PARADO
NEURONA
Immersive Marketing Technologies & XR Education
Wolfran Parrado specializes in immersive technologies and XR, with a focus on introducing learners and professionals to the foundations of immersive realities. At XR Academia, he contributes to hands-on learning experiences that help participants understand, explore and create with emerging XR technologies.
Focus: XR Marketing · Immersive Realities · XR Education · Hands-On Learning · Emerging Technologies
AURA FORERO
CETREAL
XR for Medical Training & Practice
Aura Forero specializes in the application of Extended Reality (XR) to healthcare and medical training. Her work explores how immersive technologies can support professional education, simulation and practical training, creating new possibilities for learning and practice in healthcare environments.
Focus: XR & Healthcare · Medical Training · Immersive Simulation · Professional Education · Extended Reality
