MDP Student Spotlight: Catalina Cuenú
The Master’s in Development Practice (MDP) is a two-year graduate program that trains practitioners to understand, design, and manage integrated approaches to sustainable development challenges. The program equips students with critical knowledge, practical skills, and the mindset needed to drive change in both developing and developed societies.
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) is pleased to spotlight Catalina Cuenú, a Leopold Bachmann Foundation (LBF) Scholar, pursuing her Master’s in Development Practice at the University of Los Andes in Colombia. We asked Cuenú five questions about her journey and her experience with the Global MDP Association.
Which SDG are you most passionate about?
2. SDG #2 Zero Hunger: I believe it is fundamental that every person, regardless of their condition or background, should have the opportunity to access food as a basic input for living. Considering the (very real) threat of food scarcity, this problem is becoming more severe worldwide; therefore, this goal definitely deserves all our attention.
What is the best part about working on your MDP degree program?
The best part of studying the MDP is having access to very high-quality education, along with the knowledge, insights, and experiences of classmates and professors. This combination makes the learning journey a true delight, despite the challenges and demands of the Master’s program — ultimately, a real pleasure.
What is something that you are proud to have accomplished while working on your current MDP degree program?
Access to top-quality education and the shared knowledge and experiences of classmates and professors make studying the MDP a truly rewarding journey, despite its challenges.
How is the Leopold Bachmann Foundation helping you advance your career and aspirations?
"The opportunity to grow, dream, and keep living"
What is a fun fact about you? Something others might not know?
I do beatboxing, and before getting sick, I used to dance hip-hop.
Catalina’s journey reflects how the MDP program empowers students to blend innovation, tradition, and personal passion in the pursuit of sustainable development. Learn more about the MDP Program and read our other MDP Student Spotlights.
