Our Team.
Matthew Barfield : Program Director
Matthew graduated with a degree in International Relations with Spanish from the University of Birmingham. Before founding Intern Colombia, Matthew worked as a Consultant at a FTSE 250 company in London. He has also lived in Spain where he spent a year studying at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and perfected his Spanish. Matthew first fell in love with Colombia when he visited the country in 2009 during a 3-month tour of South America, and is determined to help change the image of the country around the world through international education.
Languages: English (Native) & Spanish
Camila Marín
Admissions & Partnerships Manager
Camila Marín : Admissions & Partnerships Manager
Camila graduated from the Andes University in Languages and Sociocultural Studies with a minor in Cultural Management. She worked with us in 2019 and re-joined Intern Colombia in April 2021 because she loves learning about new cultures and showing what being Colombian is all about. Camila has worked at the National Museum of Colombia and the Modern Museum of Bogota. She has also lived in Germany, England and USA. Her mother tongue is Spanish, but she speaks fluent English and German. Camila loves hanging out with friends, reading, playing sports, going to the cinema, art galleries and museums, and travelling. Her most recent trip was to Mexico.
Languages: Spanish (Native), English & German
Paula Espeleta
Events & Cultural Coordinator
Paula Espeleta : Events & Cultural Coordinator
Paula graduated in Social Communications & Journalism from La Sabana University. She lived for six months in Canada and was fascinated with the diversity of cultures that she discovered. She loves music and is passionate about dancing. Paula joined Intern Colombia to help people who visit Colombia have the best experience and leave delighted having experienced local cuisine and the typical music of this beautiful country.
Languages : Spanish (Native) and English
Kamila Botero
Events & Cultural Coordinator
Kamila Botero : Events & Cultural Coordinator
Kamila is an Events Manager and Corporate Hostess in Medellín. She is passionate about discovering new cultures and places, and loves activities outdoors as well as travelling and eating delicious food. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, doing exercise and spending time with the most important people in her life.
Languages : Spanish (Native) and English
Fernanda Gaitán
Events & Cultural Coordinator
Fernanda Gaitán : Events & Cultural Coordinator
Fernanda is from Bogotá and is a graduate in Marketing and Advertising. She is passionate about travel & nature. Fernanda joined Intern Colombia to have the opportunity to show you her city, its historical essence, its diversity and its infinite ways of life. She looks forward to sharing & creating new experiences and sharing unforgettable moments.
Languages : Spanish (Native) and English
