🏙️ Development Lead: Esperanza Towers & Community HotelsSteering the development of the ambitious CFI project, Esperanza Towers—a 553-unit residential building. Additionally, Esperanza lead the establishment of two community hotels in Manila and Cebu, creating vibrant spaces for community living.🌴 Active in Anza Eco-Luxury Resort, CebuLeading the development of Anza, an eco-resort in Mactan, Cebu🌐 Real Estate ManagementBalancing real estate portfolios, she manages… Show more 🏙️ Development Lead: Esperanza Towers & Community HotelsSteering the development of the ambitious CFI project, Esperanza Towers—a 553-unit residential building. Additionally, Esperanza lead the establishment of two community hotels in Manila and Cebu, creating vibrant spaces for community living.🌴 Active in Anza Eco-Luxury Resort, CebuLeading the development of Anza, an eco-resort in Mactan, Cebu🌐 Real Estate ManagementBalancing real estate portfolios, she manages properties and Airbnb listings in both the United States and the Philippines. Show less

Anza is your destination for design with intention. We offer homeware and sustainable lifestyle products that are modern, well-designed, and always socially-conscious.Anza was created to help you consciously curate your home with pieces that reflect not only your personal style, but also the personal values you hold close.Behind each product is a commitment to a more sustainable and ethical future, as well as a promise of quality and longevity.

We build communities and create experiences our guests will love and remember forever. Our co-living homes facilitate lifestyles that enable our guests to live fuller, more enjoyable, and more productive lives. We want to provide sustainable, beautiful, creative and affordable living spaces for young leaders to empower them to succeed in their studies and beyond. In 4 years, we have expanded into providing over 150 beds in the Bay Area generating over more than $4 million in revenue.

• Evaluated potential investment opportunities in over 80 countries through detailed market analysis which included risk assessment, quantitative and qualitative market valuation and strategic interest• Created business development strategy, financial models, market-entry research and investment presentations to support decision making for new solar investments in Asia• Worked closely and effectively with the President to keep him informed on commitments and responsibilities•… Show more • Evaluated potential investment opportunities in over 80 countries through detailed market analysis which included risk assessment, quantitative and qualitative market valuation and strategic interest• Created business development strategy, financial models, market-entry research and investment presentations to support decision making for new solar investments in Asia• Worked closely and effectively with the President to keep him informed on commitments and responsibilities• Assisted the Director of Commercial Development with a solar RFP Show less

• Developing research for the Philippine Sustainable Energy roadmap and assisting the Philippine government in building a sustainable pathway that addresses the country’s development goals. www.worldwatch.org/node/14269
• Partnering with the Office of the President Climate Change Commission • Developing an education and outreach campaign on “communicating climate change” to boost environmental literacy and political support for addressing climate change within the country

• Presented to keynote speech in international conferences, including the UN, on the importance of young people’s engagement in global affairs and environmental sustainability• Blogs at www.esperanzagarcia.net writing stories of youth empowerment, sustainable development, climate change, renewable energy, and entrepreneurship. • Worked as journalist for UNICEF & South-South News covering news from the UN General Assembly & Clinton Global Initiative• Featured on MSNBC, Financial… Show more • Presented to keynote speech in international conferences, including the UN, on the importance of young people’s engagement in global affairs and environmental sustainability• Blogs at www.esperanzagarcia.net writing stories of youth empowerment, sustainable development, climate change, renewable energy, and entrepreneurship. • Worked as journalist for UNICEF & South-South News covering news from the UN General Assembly & Clinton Global Initiative• Featured on MSNBC, Financial Times, Elle Magazine, IISD, Världshorisont (UN Swedish Magazine), South-South News, UNIPRO, "Heroes of Today"www.esperanzagarcia.net Show less

• Developed and managed an organization which has supported and provided hundreds of young global leaders with educational resources, leadership opportunities, and a global network in support of sustainable development. The IYC assists young leaders in developing entrepreneurial projects and campaigns to support sustainable development projects on a local, regional, and international level. The organization currently has 10,000 members in our social media networks and 30 chapters globally… Show more • Developed and managed an organization which has supported and provided hundreds of young global leaders with educational resources, leadership opportunities, and a global network in support of sustainable development. The IYC assists young leaders in developing entrepreneurial projects and campaigns to support sustainable development projects on a local, regional, and international level. The organization currently has 10,000 members in our social media networks and 30 chapters globally. • Organized and launched a campaign and fundraiser to support Global South Youth in climate negotiations supported by UN constituency organizations, UN officials, NGOs, Government agencies and officials• Built relationships with and influenced decision makers, including senior government representatives, diplomats and politicians states to support youth advocacy. Gave awards to Ambassador Josephine Ojiambo of the Permanent Representative of Kenya to the UN and Education for Employment CEO Ronald Bruder for their work supporting youth. • Recruited, lead and motivated a global team of 50 IYC members to volunteer and host events at the 7th Youth Assembly at the UN 2010• Invited to keynote speech in international conferences, including UN on "Youth Mobilization & Global Climate Politics”• Raised funds for our projects including empowering and sending youth from the global to attend the UN Climate Change Conference and events at the Youth Assembly at the UN• Gained project management experience and executed goals which include organizing high-level events, training teams in preparation for multilateral conferences, and launching fundraising campaigns for our projects Show less

• Collaborated with key diplomatic UN officials in project development including the South-South Center and the Information and Communication Technologies Global Impact Fund, a start-up business initiative which created an impact fund with a $1 billion fund target• Organized high-level events with heads of states, first-ladies, ambassadors and other key public & private managers• Managed & trained interns and helped them develop their leadership experience, networking, and diplomatic… Show more • Collaborated with key diplomatic UN officials in project development including the South-South Center and the Information and Communication Technologies Global Impact Fund, a start-up business initiative which created an impact fund with a $1 billion fund target• Organized high-level events with heads of states, first-ladies, ambassadors and other key public & private managers• Managed & trained interns and helped them develop their leadership experience, networking, and diplomatic skill• Trained and supervised over 250 volunteers in the 2010 and 2011 South South Awards during the UN General Assembly• Produced press and media services including interviewing heads of states, Nobel Laureates, and celebrities on their humanitarian work at the Clinton Global Initiative and the UN General Assembly• Developed social media marketing materials to promote the organization’s mission and vision (Twitter, Facebook) Show less

• Educated and mobilized 50,000 young Filipinos through visiting schools & universities all over the Philippines by raising climate change awareness and environmental activism• Conceptualized and launched the “Climate Hero” award and recognized over 30 young Filipinos for their work on climate change all over the Philippines• Enhanced the role of Philippine youth in international climate negotiations by endorsing five members of PhilYCM to join the official Philippine government… Show more • Educated and mobilized 50,000 young Filipinos through visiting schools & universities all over the Philippines by raising climate change awareness and environmental activism• Conceptualized and launched the “Climate Hero” award and recognized over 30 young Filipinos for their work on climate change all over the Philippines• Enhanced the role of Philippine youth in international climate negotiations by endorsing five members of PhilYCM to join the official Philippine government delegation at the 16th Conference of Parties under the United Nations Framework on Climate Change Convention on December 2010 in Cancun, Mexico• Developed compelling marketing materials to promote our fundraising events and launched our social media networks • Built strategic partnership with influential groups such as the Philippine Senate Climate Change Committee, Office of President Climate Change Commission, International Youth Climate Movement, and global environmental NGOs Show less

• Tracked G77 & China, REDD, Article 6, and Finance negotiations• Negotiated the Article 6 of the Convention as focal point of the Philippine delegation in which a historical feat of COP16 consensus was reached in ninety minutes which ensured sustainable development education is supported• Worked with the youth constituency of UNFCCC to empower them into decision making platforms focused on having stronger representation in international climate negotiations by the Global South… Show more • Tracked G77 & China, REDD, Article 6, and Finance negotiations• Negotiated the Article 6 of the Convention as focal point of the Philippine delegation in which a historical feat of COP16 consensus was reached in ninety minutes which ensured sustainable development education is supported• Worked with the youth constituency of UNFCCC to empower them into decision making platforms focused on having stronger representation in international climate negotiations by the Global South Youth• Launched and drafted the "Official Youth Delegate Declaration" (OYD) by mobilizing official youth delegates and lobbying to heads of global delegations to sign the global agreement to support more OYD participation in official delegation Show less

• Engaged with and invited high-level officials and diplomats, including, Under Secretary Generals, Assistant Secretary Generals & Directors of UN Agencies. This event had 20 heads of states in attendance. • Managed, recruited, and trained over 80 volunteers in an event that honored and included in attendance heads of states, directors of UN agencies, and top global diplomats

• Organized and developed the program of the 7th Annual Youth Assembly at the UN with prominent keynotes including UN Ambassadors, Nobel Peace Prize laureates, and heads of UN agencies• Gained the endorsement for the Youth Assembly from several governments during meetings with UN ambassadors• Moderated panels with UN Ambassadors, philanthropists, and heads of UN agencies• Recruited, lead, and motivated a global team of 60 volunteers and interns at the 7th Youth Assembly at UN

• Endorsed & lobbied for the implementation of Renewable Energy Act, Republic Act No. 9513• Reviewed, monitored, and supervised the programs, activities, and policy implementation of the Renewable Energy Act, Feed-in Tariff, Net Metering, Renewable Portfolio Standards, and Green Energy Option as Senator Legarda ran for Vice President of the Philippines• Organized national forums and educated over 50,000 Filipinos on climate change through film-showing and presentations • Awarded… Show more • Endorsed & lobbied for the implementation of Renewable Energy Act, Republic Act No. 9513• Reviewed, monitored, and supervised the programs, activities, and policy implementation of the Renewable Energy Act, Feed-in Tariff, Net Metering, Renewable Portfolio Standards, and Green Energy Option as Senator Legarda ran for Vice President of the Philippines• Organized national forums and educated over 50,000 Filipinos on climate change through film-showing and presentations • Awarded over 30 young Filipinos on their work in combating Climate Change Show less