Our Team

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.

Dorian B. Kantor, Ph.D.

Founder & Chief Analyst

Dr. Dorian Kantor directs research and advisory work on global security, defense strategy, international law, and political risk analysis. He is also an expert on U.S. politics and foreign policy, with particular emphasis on governance and public policy. 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. He has also advised the Colombian and U.S. Armed Forces on defense matters and contributed to the work of think tanks, including the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

Felipe Santofimio Nevares

Senior Analyst & Researcher

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.

External Research Associates and Analysts

Verónica Ramírez - Research Associate and Analyst

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.

Santiago Verbel - Research Associate and Analyst

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.