Biography
Yineth Paola Rentería Martínez is a Project Coordinator at VélezReyes+ Philanthropic Platform and Co-founder & Executive Director of Mentors4U Colombia. Yineth has been recognized as one of Colombia's 10 Outstanding Young People by JCI Bogotá for her impactful work. She has been a Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar and ambassador for One Young World. With experience in both the public and private sectors, Yineth has led and contributed to key initiatives to expand access to opportunities through education and mentorship. She has worked to ensure access and retention in higher education for low-income students and has led mentoring programs for young professionals from underrepresented groups. At VélezReyes+, she contributes to closing the opportunity gap in Latin America. She is an active member of the Manos Visibles network and was part of Manos Visibles’ school of management, “Talento Visible”.