We are a diverse team based in Amman, San José, Bariloche, and Santiago. We combine our disciplines and work experience in the digital landscape of the Global South to develop alternative solutions and new points of view.
We help you find better questions, create meaningful change, and build stronger connections with the ecosystems you want to reach.
Claudio Ruiz Executive Director
Claudio oversees Crítica’s general operations and resources, and drives our strategic mission and purpose. He is an expert in law and public policy, including internet regulation, data protection, intellectual property, and cybersecurity. Previously, he was the founder and first executive director of Derechos Digitales and the director of ecosystem strategy at Creative Commons. He was also an affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University.
Claudio is based in Santiago, Chile.
Lidija Sabados Director of Programs
Lidija is responsible for the overall management of Crítica’s programs and projects. As part of her role, she also oversees community building for the Global Network for Social Justice and Digital Resilience, exploring ways to better engage and strengthen different actors, people, and organizations. Previously, she worked in journalism, media development, and communications. She was the executive director of Syria Direct, an award-winning independent media organization based in Berlin. She also managed freedom of expression projects at UNESCO’s Amman office and at the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX).
Lidija is based in Amman, Jordan.
Verónica Mery Legal researcher
Verónica supports Crítica’s team in multiple ways. She is currently the Project Coordinator of the Misinformation Working Group at the Global Network for Social Justice and Digital Resilience, where she also supports the Tech Lab and the Communications Working Group. She coordinates and writes BRIEF, Crítica’s biweekly governance and tech newsletter, and contributes to tech policy projects. Her background includes a stint as a visiting fellow with the Data Justice Project at Tilburg University, a master’s degree in Regulation and Technology, and experience as a legal researcher in regulatory and civil society spaces.
Verónica is based in Santiago, Chile.
Adriana Sánchez Project coordinator
Adriana supports Crítica’s team with content, methodological design, and facilitation. She has vast experience in action-research planning and currently supports the strategic planning of the project that oversees the Global Network for Social Justice and Digital Resilience. Previously, she participated in joint research efforts in the areas of public access to information and open knowledge, as well as the strategic uses of ICT to support sustainable development processes in the Latin American region. Adriana is also a philologist, published author, and chef, and she is a member of various regional and global networks that reflect on culture, agriculture, and society.
Adriana is based in San José, Costa Rica.
Calama General Manager
Calama oversees Crítica’s daily operations and ensures our strategic goals are met by setting operational policies, creating and managing budgets, and leading our team. From business to artistic and musical production, Calama has perfected the art of “making it happen.” With no fear of getting dirrrrrty, he has led marketing campaigns (Lotería Chao Jefe 2011, WOM Disruptive Growth 2017–2019) and international music shows (Javiera Mena at Festival de Viña and Lollapalooza Argentina, among others, 2016), bringing energy and business intelligence to every project. Calama holds a degree in Business Administration from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Calama is based in Santiago, Chile.
Julieta La Casa Communications coordinator
Julieta develops strategies and narratives to communicate our projects to the general public. She supports various activities, with a focus on coordinating the internal and external communications of the Global Network for Social Justice and Digital Resilience. She has experience creating content products and communication and press strategies for nonprofits, mostly related to gender and technology. As a journalist, her focus areas include digital media, ICT, gender, and society.
Julieta is based in Bariloche, Argentina.
Gabriel Ossandón Investigador jurídico
Gabriel colabora en el trabajo de Crítica en los ámbitos de estrategia, derecho y comunicación, participa del diseño y fortalecimiento de estrategias para actores públicos y organizaciones de incidencia. Investiga cómo se utiliza la inteligencia artificial y cómo influye en los actores políticos, la comunicación y las principales industrias. Anteriormente, trabajó en la administración pública chilena, tanto en la Presidencia como en el Senado y la Cámara de Diputadas y Diputados. También ha colaborado con ONG y organizaciones de la sociedad civil, donde adquirió experiencia en gestión de crisis y asuntos públicos. Actualmente cursa una maestría en comunicación política en Barcelona.
Gabriel vive en Barcelona, España.
Pablo Noel Creative Technologist
Pablo is a creative technologist and product designer focused on organizational impact and discovery-driven work. He bridges strategy, design, and engineering to translate complex challenges into prototypes, tools, and narratives that help teams align, learn faster, and make informed decisions.
His work sits at the intersection of emerging technology, research, and product development, supporting early-stage explorations, assessments, and integration and implementation processes. Having worked across big tech and startups on private, governmental, and open-source projects, Pablo brings a pragmatic technical lens and strong organizational awareness.
Pablo is based somewhere on Earth.
Manuel Córdova Visual Crafter
Manuel is responsible for the visual identity and art direction of Crítica’s projects. He has extensive experience working as part of the Comunas Unidas collective. For over 20 years he has been a professor at the UDP School of Design. He loves music, art, and culture in general.
