Eduardo Verano has been Governor of Atlántico three times. He is a historic leader of the Colombian Liberal Party. He graduated from Columbia University (MBA) and also served as Minister of Environment for the nation. He has been a tireless advocate for the autonomy of local governments in his country.

American Academy President Laurie Patton to Receive Concordia’s 2026 Leadership Award for Civil Society
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce Dr. Laurie L. Patton, President of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, as the second of three recipients of the 2026

