Our Team.
Matthew Barfield : Program Director
Matthew graduated with a degree in International Relations with Spanish from the University of Birmingham. Before founding Intern Colombia, Matthew worked as a Consultant at a FTSE 250 company in London. He has also lived in Spain where he spent a year studying at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and perfected his Spanish. Matthew first fell in love with Colombia when he visited the country in 2009 during a 3-month tour of South America, and is determined to help change the image of the country around the world through international education.
Languages: English (Native) & Spanish
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Admissions & Partnerships Manager
Sofía Argüello : Admissions & Partnerships Manager
Sofía has a background in tourism, hospitality, and interior design for disabled people. She studied for two years in Brisbane, Australia, gaining experience as an international student, and is now pursuing a degree in Psychology at Universidad Iberoamericana. Sofía combines her expertise in hospitality, tourism, and interior design for disabled people with her commitment to supporting individuals in need. As a certified professional tour guide in Colombia, she loves sharing her country’s culture with adventurous & open-minded people. Passionate about art and community engagement, she enjoys organizing creative events that connect people through meaningful experiences.
Languages: Spanish (Native) and English
Natalia Burgos
Events & Cultural Coordinator
Natalia Burgos : Events & Cultural Coordinator
Natalia is a History student at the University of Antioquia. She is passionate about local culture and gastronomy, loves reading and Colombian literature - her favorite writer is Gabriel Garcia Marquez. She is excited to be able to show the best of Colombia to foreigners and change their perspectives through tourism.
Languages : Spanish (Native) and English
Fernanda Gaitán
Events & Cultural Coordinator
Fernanda Gaitán : Events & Cultural Coordinator
Fernanda is from Bogotá and is a graduate in Marketing and Advertising. She is passionate about travel & nature. Fernanda joined Intern Colombia to have the opportunity to show you her city, its historical essence, its diversity and its infinite ways of life. She looks forward to sharing & creating new experiences and sharing unforgettable moments.
Languages : Spanish (Native) and English