Cristina Camacho

Cristina Camacho is a career diplomat in the Ecuadorian Foreign Service, holding the rank of Minister. Prior to her appointment as Undersecretary for International Cooperation, she served at the Embassy of Ecuador in Washington, the Embassy of Ecuador in Peru, and the Mission of Ecuador to the European Union in Brussels. She has also held the positions of Acting Undersecretary for Multilateral Affairs and Director of the Inter-American System.

In the multilateral arena, Minister Camacho serves as Chair of the Board of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE), a global platform dedicated to strengthening cybersecurity capacity worldwide. Her expertise in this field has established her as a key facilitator in advancing international cooperation to tackle the challenges of the digital age.

As Head of Cooperation at Ecuador’s Mission to the European Union, she led joint initiatives with the EU, the Council of Europe, governments, and international agencies—making significant contributions to enhancing Ecuador’s resilience in the face of diverse security challenges.

Minister Camacho is a strong advocate for public-private partnerships and for ushering in a new era of international cooperation—one that brings together diverse stakeholders and fosters impactful, meaningful connections on a global scale. Her leadership and experience have helped position Ecuador as a prominent player in cybersecurity and international collaboration.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Languages for International Relations from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, a Master’s in International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University, and a Diploma in International Relations from the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO).