Dylan Pereira is Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Revista Diplomacia, the only Venezuelan printed magazine for international relations and diplomacy in Venezuela, and a weekly opinion writer on human rights, democracy, and sustainable development for Diario El Universal, a major Venezuelan newspaper.

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Dylan has watched polarization destroy the social cohesion of his country and aims to contribute to the national reconciliation necessary to mend divides and build a stronger Venezuela through a career in media, policy, and public service. His passion for strengthening education and combating fake news led him to co-found Diplomacia Magazine, which has gained the respect of all major political parties. Other accomplishments include publishing a weekly column in Diario El Universal. He is a recognized political analyst on foreign affairs in various TV shows with more than 500,000 viewers with more than 500,000 viewers, and serving as the academic coordinator of the Ibero-American Diplomatic Academy, which has trained over 700 graduates on diplomacy, international relations, and sustainable development. For his work, he has received in 2022 the Ibero-American Personality of the Year Award, distinction awarded by the Organization of Ibero-American Journalists at the Ateneo de Madrid, Spain, in recognition of contributions to youth leadership, the promotion of democracy and the promotion of Human Rights

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Dylan graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Liberal Studies and Business Economics from Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas and will complete a Master's Degree in Political Action, Institutional Strengthening, and Citizen Participation in the Rule of Law at the Francisco de Vitoria University in Madrid in 2024. Recently, with a scholarship he participated in the Public Policy and Administration in a Disruptive and Transformative Era Symposium organized by the International Academic Program held on the campus of Harvard University. He is a member of the board of directors of various organizations such as the Vida Verde International Foundation and the Organization of Ibero-American Journalists. He has been a delegate to various international summits such as the World Youth Assembly at the Palace of Nations in Geneva, the Young Americas Forum, and /o Smart Cities Amsterdam.

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For his fellowship, Dylan plans to launch a national youth forum to support negotiation and dialogue across political differences, equip youth leaders to develop a pan-partisan social movement, and develop actionable policy solutions to influence the direction of the country. Long term, Dylan plans to serve in the Venezuelan National Assembly and hopes to become a highly impactful public servant for his country, Latin America, and the world.