María Olivia Mönckeberg - Journalist and author, graduated from Universidad de Viña del Mar. Known for her investigative work on corruption and power structures in Chile.
Francisco Javier Cuadra - Politician and lawyer, UVM alumnus. Served as a member of the Chilean Chamber of Deputies.
Carolina Schmidt - Environmentalist and politician, graduated from UVM. Former Minister of Environment of Chile and President of COP25.