About Jessica L. Bedoya
Global financial services firm Deloitte projects that the collective economies of Latin America will grow by 3.8 percent in 2022. Some countries, like Colombia, are expected to grow by as much as 5.8 percent. What’s going on down south? On January 11, regional expert Jessica Bedoya will share her insight into Latin America’s recent economic growth, drawing on nearly two decades of experience guiding American policy in the region. Bedoya was instrumental in executing the América Crece initiative, working with the private sector to grow private investment in Latin American and the Caribbean. Her efforts have led to investment growth of up to $1 billion in agriculture, infrastructure, and technology, key industries for the region.

Jessica L. Bedoya is chief of staff and chief strategy officer in the Office of the Presidency at the Inter-American Development Bank, where she focuses on institutional strategy and investment policy. Her extensive leadership experience in international affairs includes 15 years in the U.S. government, where she held foreign policy roles within the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the National Security Council, and the U.S. intelligence community. She holds a B.A. in international politics and international economics from the George Washington University and an M.A. in world politics from the Catholic University of America.

Moderated by Arielle Tobin - Partner, Jones Day