Susana Uranga

Executive Director

Susana has more than 20 years of experience in multinational consumer goods companies in Central America, developing and executing long term marketing strategies. As the Communications Director at Nestlé Central America, Susana was a member of the Steering Committee and was responsible for directing consumer and corporate communications in Central America. She has broad knowledge in crisis management, media relations, and social responsibility strategies.

In 2010, she was responsible for the execution of the first “Creating Shared Value Forum” in Panama, with guest speakers and panelists, experts in nutrition, water and rural development. In 2012 she obtained a certification in ‘Management of Social Responsibility, Aligned to ISO 2600’ from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso Chile and she has worked as an independent Social Responsibility Consultant in different industries. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Marketing and Transportation and a Master in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University.

Giovanna Troncoso Luna

Marketing & Communication Director

Giovanna has more than 20 years of experience in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Strategic Planning, CSR and Customer Service for important local and international brands.

As Account Director for the main advertising agencies of the country, she handled the image, brand communication, market research and media management, for products in various categories such as: Telecommunications, Banking, Food, Automotive, Liquors, Electronics and Retail among others .

As Vice President of Marketing and Customer Service for Towerbank, she led the communication and branding strategy to implement brand change and participated in the creation of the new customer service model, to provide a simple, memorable and innovative experience.

President of Fundación Oír es Vivir, a non-profit NGO dedicated for 10 years to the early detection of hearing loss and which has the recognition "ONG en Positivo 2017", of the Platform Panamá en Positivo.

Energetic and self-motivated leader who holds a Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and Hotel Management, from Santa María la Antigua University, Panama.

Amparo Rojas

Trade Specialist

Amparo’s experience includes more than 20 years in the commercial and professional service sectors including procurement, purchasing and high volume sales, as well as technical services and diplomatic duties. For more than 9 years she was the commercial officer at the Colombian Embassy in Panama and she has also firsthand experience in the private sector.

She holds a Diploma in Top Management from  Universidad de Los Andes -  (Colombia) and a Diploma in Translation and Tourism from Colegio Mayor de Bolívar - (Colombia).

María Florencia Suárez

Events Coordinator

Flor is responsible for coordinating all of activities related to the area of marketing, promotion, and event organization. She has worked at AmCham since 2005 and has a degree in Television Production from Universidad de Técnicas de la Comunicación and a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences from the Instituto Cultural Bilingüe.

Erika Gómez

Membership Services

Federico Samek

Committee Coordinator

Marileila Morales

Chief Accountant & Office Manager

Melissa Espinosa

Administrative Assistant