Helga María Rivas Ardila is Colombia’s Minister of Housing, City and Territory, appointed in July 2024. An architect from Universidad de los Andes with a specialization in Urban Design, she has over two decades of experience in housing, urban planning, and territorial development. She previously served as Bogotá’s Secretary for Habitat (2014–2016) and as Acting Director of the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) in 2024. Her work focuses on affordable housing, urban resilience, and sustainable territorial planning to promote inclusive and equitable cities in Colombia.