Elena Vives is a Colombian civic participant and cultural advocate focused on advancing freedom, democracy, and citizen engagement. She is a member of the Demo Lab board, where she contributes to projects and conversations aimed at strengthening democratic culture, protecting individual freedoms, and encouraging active citizenship in Colombia and the region. Her work reflects a particular interest in how democratic values are transmitted across generations and embedded in everyday civic life.

Alongside her board involvement, Elena is currently developing a documentary project that explores questions of freedom, democratic participation, and social responsibility in Colombia. Through this work, she seeks to create space for reflection and dialogue on the role of culture and storytelling in sustaining open and pluralistic societies.