Diego Hernández Losada, M.S. '00 FIN, a current doctoral candidate in EPOL's Learning Design and Leadership program, has been appointed Chancellor Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (UAO) in Cali, Colombia.
Losada told CG Scholar, "Since my first doctoral course, EPOL 481 'New Learning,' I envisioned spearheading the transformation of a higher education institution within Colombia, where I could implement innovative teaching and learning models, leveraging the full spectrum of knowledge, technology, and digital tools available...over 30 years ago, I started my academic career as a university professor at UAO. It fills me with immense pride to culminate my academic journey by returning as a Chancellor where it all began. I am returning with expectations of transferring knowledge and many accrued positive experiences."
Losada holds degrees in Economic Sciences (2006) from the National University of Colombia, a Master of Science in Finance (2000) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Master's in Economics (1998) from Javeriana University, a Master of Business Administration (1992) from Universidad del Valle, and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering (1986) from the National University of Colombia.
