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Dante Castillo-Canales
Dante Castillo Navas heads innovation at SUMMA Foundation, advancing equitable and inclusive education policies. His work blends research, public management, and regional collaboration, with a focus on using evidence to strengthen education systems across Latin America.
Sobre Dante Castillo-Canales
< View All ContributorsSpecialist in Educational Policy and Innovation – SUMMA Foundation
Dante Castillo-Canales is a professional committed to improving education across Latin America. He currently leads the Policy and Innovative Practices area at SUMMA Foundation, where he drives initiatives aimed at building more equitable, inclusive, and evidence-informed education systems.
With a background in social sciences and advanced studies in public management and education, he has built a strong track record in the design, analysis, and implementation of education policies. Over the years, he has led research projects, impact evaluations, and technical cooperation efforts with governments and international organisations.
His work focuses on key areas such as educational innovation, teacher professional development, digital transformation, and school improvement—particularly in vulnerable contexts. He firmly believes in the power of evidence to guide decisions and transform educational realities.
Dante is an active participant in regional and international forums, where he shares insights and fosters collaboration. He has authored numerous publications and remains committed to generating useful knowledge for education policy-making. His work consistently aims to bridge research, practice, and policy.
