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Alberto is a Costa Rican diplomat, journalist, storyteller, and social entrepreneur serving as Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy and Political Affairs at the Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington, D.C. He is a children’s books author and the founder of Carretica Cuentera, an educational organization in Costa Rica that uses storytelling and literature to foster creativity, reading skills literacy, and social cohesion among children. Since its founding in 2016, the organization has reached more than 65,000 children and trained 2,500 teachers. Throughout his career, Alberto has explored storytelling as a tool for education, cultural diplomacy, and social impact, connecting communities and ideas across borders. He holds a degree in Journalism and a Master’s in Diplomacy and Public Administration.
