Santiago Contreras holds a degree in economic journalism from Universidad de los Andes. He also holds a master's degree in communication in organizations from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. In his extensive professional experience, he has worked in journalism for more than 25 years in audiovisual and print media, as a journalist, editor and editor-in-chief. He was a professor of journalism, advertising and marketing at the Universidad de los Andes.
Currently, he combines his journalistic practice with his work as a professional writer and communications consultant.