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Sonia María del Milagro Cavallo is an Argentine economist with an outstanding career in public policy and economic development. With a degree from the Universidad de San Andrés and a master’s from Harvard, she has worked to promote equity and sustainable growth both in Argentina and internationally. Founder of CIPPEC, professor at The Catholic University of America, and Argentina’s ambassador to the OAS in 2024, her professional path reflects a strong commitment to economics and social well-being.

Academic background and early professional steps

Sonia Cavallo graduated in Economics from the Universidad de San Andrés, where she showed an early interest in public policy and economic development. She later earned a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University, one of the world’s most prestigious institutions. This education provided her with a global perspective and a strong theoretical foundation to address economic and social challenges.

Contributions to public policy development in Argentina

Upon returning to Argentina, Sonia founded the Centro de Implementación de Políticas Públicas para la Equidad y el Crecimiento (CIPPEC), an organization dedicated to promoting public policies that foster equity and sustainable growth. At CIPPEC, she led the Health Policy area, focusing on improving access to and the quality of health services in the country. Her work at the organization reflected her passion for generating a positive social impact in Argentina.

International career and teaching

In 2013, Sonia moved to Washington, D.C., where she became a professor at The Catholic University of America. There, she taught Development Policy courses, sharing her expertise with students from around the world. Her teaching style was characterized by integrating theory with practice, preparing her students to face real-world challenges in the field of economic development.

Publications and academic contributions

Together with her father, former Minister of Economy Domingo Cavallo, she co-authored two books that analyze the Argentine economy from both historical and contemporary perspectives:

Historia Económica de la Argentina (2018): A detailed account of the country’s economic evolution from its beginnings to the present.
Argentina’s Economic Reforms of the 1990s in Contemporary and Historical Perspective (2019): An analysis of the economic reforms of the 1990s and their impact in Argentina’s historical context.

These works demonstrate her commitment to understanding and explaining the complex economic processes that have shaped Argentina.

Role as ambassador to the OAS

In May 2024, the Argentine government appointed Sonia Cavallo as ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS), headquartered in Washington, D.C. Her appointment was made official through Decree 433/2024, published in the Official Gazette. However, in February 2025, she was relieved of her post following public criticism from her father regarding the government’s monetary policies.

Personal life and values

Sonia has lived in Washington, D.C., for over two decades, where she has built both a family and a distinguished professional career. Her passion for economics and public policy has been a constant in her life, guiding her professional and personal decisions. Her dedication to public service and commitment to equity have defined her work and continue to inspire her contributions to the fields of economics and policy-making.