Ines Samudio is the Minister of Housing and Land Management of Panama. She is a civil engineer by training, with a number of specialized training in Real Estate Appraisals, Construction Safety, regulation for the structural design of Panama and seismic design. She maintains an active and committed role in the Panamanian Society of Wits and Architects. She has been the Director of Municipal Works and Constructions of the Municipality of David, in her role as director of.

In housing, she worked as a project engineer for the social emergency fund. In addition, she participated independently in various general constructions, appraisals, and consultancies in construction projects and plan designs. Her commitment to the Panamanian culture led her to become a promoter of national folk activities.