At RECLA we celebrate our new Executive Committee

In a world where education never stops, we too, as networks that promote it, are renewing ourselves. During the RECLA General Assembly, which we had the pleasure of holding within the framework of the 30th International Meeting in Bogotá and Chía, we celebrated not only a transition of leadership, but also the continuity of a shared vision: to make continuing education an engine of transformation in Latin America and Europe.

More than 100 representatives from universities and organizations in 21 countries met to elect the new Executive Committee 2025–2028This process marks the beginning of a new chapter in which experience, innovation and commitment come together.

The RECLA General Assembly began with an atmosphere of both anticipation and enthusiasm. The day started with the verification of quorum and the appointment of the meeting's president and secretary, followed by the presentation of the 2022–2025 Executive Committee management report, which shared the main achievements, progress, and lessons learned over the three-year period. Afterward, the financial report was reviewed, and the projected budget for 2026 was presented, demonstrating transparency and collective planning. 

Finally, the most anticipated moment arrived: the election of the new Executive Committee 2025–2028, where RECLA members actively participated in the vote that renewed the network's leadership and defined the course for the coming years. 

The new Executive Committee was made up of Lilian Constanza Diedrich, academic vice-rector of UCASAL (Argentina), as president; ; Edward Rubio Guerrero (continues on the committee with a new role), , director of Continuing Education at Ricardo Palma University (Peru), as vice-president; y Jorge David Páez Monroy (re-elected), general director of the FORUM Institute–Executive Training at the University of La Sabana (Colombia), as general secretary and treasurer ..

This team is accompanied by the vowels of Wanderley Carneiro – Vice-Rector of Extension and Development, Álvares Penteado School of Commerce Foundation – FECAP (Brazil), Fernando Saavedra – National Director of Continuing Education, Universidad Santo Tomás (Chile), Alberto Xavier Oña Serrano – Director CEC-EPN, EPN Continuing Education Center – National Polytechnic School (Ecuador) Juan Manuel Adame – Director of Training and Professional Development, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (Mexico), Flavio Ausejo Castillo – Director of Continuing Education, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Peru), Reyna Hiraldo – Director of the Professional Training Center, Universidad Abierta para Adultos – UAPA (Dominican Republic); along with the alternate: Jorge Olaya – General Director of Extension and Social Projection, Universidad Santiago de Cali (Colombia).

Amid applause and celebrations, we welcome each new member who takes on the commitment to strengthen ties between Latin America and Europe, promote joint projects, and continue to promote the quality, innovation, and relevance of continuing education in all its forms.

We extend our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to Jorge Blando, Oscar Dalmau, Rosina Ramirez y Fabian Pressaco for their leadership and tireless work. Their efforts laid a solid and important foundation that allows us to continue our growth, momentum, and passion for education.

The new phase of RECLA promises to strengthen collaboration between universities, foster educational innovation and continue to promote inter-institutional alliances. Today, with new leadership and the same mission, we reaffirm our commitment to a more flexible, inclusive and relevant education for the challenges of our time.

We invite all institutions, partners and collaborators to stay connected with RECLA, actively participate in our initiatives and be part of this new stage of collective growth, because, just as continuing education does not stop, neither do we.