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Maria Fernanda Castro Oróstegui has a diverse work experience in the legal field. Maria Fernanda began their career as an Auxiliar de Promoción y Debates at Comisión Colombiana de Juristas in 2008. Maria Fernanda then worked as an Auxiliar Ad-Honorem at Corte Constitucional, where they assisted in the selection of tutelas for review. Maria Fernanda later joined Gaitán Bermúdez & Asociados and prietocarrizosa as an Abogada asociada, gaining experience in real estate, contracts, and public law. Maria Fernanda also worked in-house at Cerro Matoso, where they reviewed and negotiated contracts in the area of private contracting. Maria Fernanda then transitioned to Hidrocarburos del Casanare, serving as the Directora Jurídica and establishing the company's legal department. Maria Fernanda Castro Oróstegui then joined South32 as the Lead Legal and General Secretary for Latin America, providing legal advice and oversight for 10 companies in the group. Maria Fernanda'sresponsibilities included litigation and compliance with SAGRILAFT regulations. Finally, they joined Cerro Matoso S.A. as the Lead Legal / Company Secretary, responsible for legal counsel, contract management, and procurement processes.

Maria Fernanda Castro Oróstegui completed their education at several institutions. Maria Fernanda obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from INALDE Business School between 2016 and 2018. Prior to that, they pursued studies in Estudios en Maestria de Derecho Administrativo at Universidad del Rosario from 2009 to 2013. Maria Fernanda'sundergraduate degree, Abogada (Lawyer), was also obtained from Universidad del Rosario from 2004 to 2009, with a focus on the field of study in Derecho (Law).