ANA FERNANDA SANCHEZ - World Patients Alliance

Academic Background

• Clinical Psychologist, Universidad del Azuay, Cuenca – Ecuador

• Master’s Degree in Education and Diabetes Management, Barcelona – Spain

• Postgraduate studies in Diabetes Education, Argentina

• Certified Diabetes Educator, Mexico Current and Past Positions

• Vice President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 2022–2025 • Chair of the Global IDF Nominations Committee, 2025–2026 • Coordinator of the Diabetes Education Research Group at ALAD (currently) • Executive Director of Fundación Los Fresnos – Casa de la Diabetes (currently) • Principal Member of the Council for the Protection of Rights, Cuenca; Chair of the Public Policy Commission (2004–2008)

First national survey on diabetes prevalence and associated factors in Ecuador (2023–2024), with a sample of 24,000 people • Free insulin supply for over 800 low-income people with Type 2 Diabetes across seven provinces.