Vanessa Alexandra Velasco is Secretary of Habitat for the City of Bogotá, where she leads the design and implementation of housing, urban regeneration, land management, and public services policies for one of Latin America's largest metropolitan areas. She is responsible for advancing Bogotá's flagship housing program, Mi Casa en Bogotá, expanding access to affordable housing through homeownership, home improvement, and rental housing initiatives, while also leading the city's neighborhood revitalization strategy aimed at improving urban infrastructure, public space, and community resilience.In addition to her role as Secretary, Vanessa serves as Chair of the Board of Bogotá's Urban Redevelopment Agency (RenoBo), Chair of the Board of the Bogotá Water Utility Company, and Board Member of the Urban Development Institute, contributing to the strategic direction of key institutions shaping the city's urban future.Prior to joining the City of Bogotá, Vanessa spent nearly seven years at the World Bank as an Urban Specialist, leading projects across Latin America focused on affordable housing, transit-oriented development, land value capture, urban regeneration, territorial development, and resilient cities. Her work supported major urban infrastructure and housing initiatives in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic.A recognized expert in urban planning, housing, and land management, Vanessa actively promotes innovative approaches that integrate housing, mobility, climate resilience, and economic development, helping position Bogotá as a regional leader in sustainable and inclusive urban transformation.