Our Team
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At Kantor Consulting, we bring together a team of analysts with expertise in global politics, security, and strategic risk assessment. Our work is guided by methodological rigor and a focus on delivering clear, actionable insights for decision-makers in government, international organizations, and the private sector.
Director & Chief Analyst
Dr. Dorian Kantor directs research and advisory work on global security, defense strategy, international law, and political risk. He is an internationally recognized expert on U.S. politics and foreign policy, international security, and public international law. Educated at leading institutions in the United States and Europe, he has taught at universities in Germany, the United States, Colombia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. His work bridges academia, policy, and practice: he has advised the Colombian and U.S. Armed Forces on defense and security matters and has contributed to policy research and political education through leading think tanks, including the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
Felipe Santofimio Nevares
Partner, Senior Analyst
Mr. Santofimio focuses on emerging threats, including unmanned systems, non-state actors, and the evolving character of conflict. He holds a degree in International Relations from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá and is currently pursuing graduate studies in defense policy and international security at Universidad Externado. Mr. Santofimio gained international experience at the Ibero-American Conference of Ministers of Justice (COMJIB) in Madrid, working on the integration of emerging technologies into judicial systems and supporting high-level institutional relations.
Maria Paula Martinez
Intern / Researcher
Maria Paula Martínez Barahona is an International Relations student at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá) with a focus on security. She has conducted research on peace-professionalization frameworks and worked on international cooperation initiatives supporting communities affected by conflict and inequality. Through the Millennium Fellowship (MCN–UNAI), she is currently leading Tejiendo Paz, a project that promotes dialogue, reconciliation, and equitable opportunities across Latin America.
María José Baez
Intern / Researcher
External Research Associates and Analysts
Verónica Ramírez - Research Associate
Journalism, Political Science, and International Relations graduate from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, with an emphasis on security and data analysis. Experienced in research and analysis of national and international politics, particularly in the areas of migration and armed conflict.
Camilo Adarve - Associate Researcher and Analyst
Santiago Verbel - Research Associate
Mr. Verbel specializes in geopolitics, development economics, and global economic history. He holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, and currently serves as a member of the Government Affairs team at DiDi Global, the world’s largest ride-hailing company.