Maria Florencia Attademo-Hirt, with a distinguished 24-year tenure at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), currently serves as the General Manager for the Southern Cone Country Department and the IDB Group Country Representative in Chile. Her role involves leading IDB's initiatives in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, as well as overseeing projects and collaborations in Chile. Before her current positions, Maria was the Country Representative in Paraguay and The Bahamas, showcasing her extensive experience in both public and private sector projects. A seasoned legal professional with practice in Buenos Aires and Chicago, she holds a J.D. from Universidad Nacional del Litoral and an LL.M. from the University of Chicago Law School. A Fulbright Scholar fluent in multiple languages, Maria's career reflects her commitment to fostering sustainable development across Latin America.