Gustavo Barrios
Gustavo Barrios
Project Director, Healthy Mothers and Babies in Guatemala (Utz’ Na’n)

Dr. Gustavo Barrios, a physician and surgeon, is Utz’ Na’n’s project director. He has more than 25 years of experience supporting the design and expansion of integrated and culturally responsive care for pregnant women and children in community-based health programs, with a special focus on Indigenous communities. Over a career that spans more than 30 years, Dr. Barrios has had leading roles in the implementation of several health programs and acted as a consultant for a wide range of funders, including USAID, the World Bank, the European Union, and more. Dr. Barrios earned his degree in medicine from the University of San Carlos de Guatemala and holds master’s degrees in project development and health administration.