During his undergraduate studies at Javeriana University, Gregorio focused his industrial design career on social, hands-on design, working in a rural community in Palomino, Colombia, designing and constructing solutions in collaboration with the villagers. One of his projects received international recognition, including the UNESCO Shenzhen Design Award. Enthusiastic about the outdoors and education, Gregorio led expeditions throughout Colombia, his home country, and across Central and South America. After graduating, he partnered with the Global Heritage Fund, to design and construct sustainable projects in the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida), the most important archaeological site in Colombia. In 2016, Gregorio moved to Laos, and worked to connect local communities and visitors using tourism as a positive force for society and the environment. Driven by his commitment to conservation, he spent two years living among elephants, advocating for their ethical care and the preservation of wild populations. For a decade, he has been leading Putney programs in various countries, including Peru, Ecuador & the Galápagos, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Faroe Islands & Iceland, and Morocco. Currently, he is a program director at Putney Student Travel, working remotely. Gregorio is fluent in English, speaks basic Lao, and is a native Spanish speaker.