David Romero-Espitia

David Romero-Espitia
Position
2019-2020 Visiting Graduate Student
David is returning to the University of Victoria, where he received a BA in Political Science and Latin American Studies in 2018. He is a Masters Candidate in Development Studies at the Geneva Graduate Institute. His thesis looks at the participation of civil society in contemporary peacebuilding using Colombia as a case study.

Born in Colombia, conflict resolution, reconciliation, socio-political violence, and peacebuilding topics are at the core of his academic and professional interests. David has experience working with civil society, peacebuilding, and development issues in Colombia, Brazil, and Canada.