Female leadership behind Colombian agriculture

By: Alejandro García Suárez – Advisory Office for Communications.

Women's leadership continues to gain prominence in the Colombian agricultural sector, and Liliana Quevedo Soto, a 2006 graduate of the Animal Science program at the University of Cundinamarca, is now a leading figure thanks to her professional career and commitment to rural development. Currently, Liliana serves as executive director of ASOJERSEY COLOMBIA, the Colombian Association of Jersey Cattle Breeders, an organization where she has worked for nine years, contributing technical knowledge, leadership, and strategic vision to strengthen the specialized dairy sector.

From this role, he has promoted processes aimed at genetic improvement, productive sustainability and animal welfare, contributing to the positioning of Jersey cattle as a competitive and efficient alternative for dairy production in the country.

Her experience in the field has allowed her to lead and support producers, associations, and other stakeholders in the sector, promoting good livestock practices, knowledge transfer, and informed decision-making that strengthens rural productivity. In a historically male-dominated sector, Liliana Quevedo Soto has established a strong technical and leadership voice for women, demonstrating that women play a key role in industry leadership, innovation, and the transformation of Colombian agriculture.

The professional acknowledges that her education at the University of Cundinamarca was fundamental to her development, providing her with a solid scientific foundation, a strong ethical sense, and a territorial approach that she now applies in her professional and union activities. Her story demonstrates the impact of public higher education on reducing gender gaps and fostering leadership that contributes to the country's sustainable development from rural areas.

The University of Cundinamarca reaffirms its commitment to training professionals like Liliana, who lead trade association processes, strengthen the agricultural sector, and contribute to a more inclusive, productive, and equitable agriculture.

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