Book IWD Speaker: Luz Marina Torres Forero

Colombian leader thriving in tech in Costa Rica, a non-technical voice in a technical world, mother of twins, wife of an Ironman athlete

LuzMa Torres is a Colombian-born leader whose journey began as an intern at Universidad de los Andes and IBM, later advancing through Oracle and now Microsoft.

She has championed women-led initiatives across global tech companies and learned to leverage tools to enhance her skills and serve others.

Her leadership purpose was shaped by having 19 managers throughout her career—fueling her commitment to lead with authenticity and inclusion.

Today, LuzMa ranks among the Top 3 LinkedIn influencers in Costa Rica for IT and inclusion topics and in the Top 20% in Latin America for women in the industry.

A mother of twins and wife to an Ironman athlete, she shares real-life examples, lessons from mistakes, and the responsibility of those from humble beginnings to create inclusion, not separation.

Her sessions inspire action, resilience, and a mindset of “Give To Gain,” empowering audiences to turn challenges into opportunities for equity and growth.

She brings authenticity, resilience, and global perspective to inspire action.

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