Global development expert with over 20 years of experience leading and implementing initiatives that foster inclusive growth, climate resilience, and public-private partnerships. I have a strong track record of managing development projects and multidisciplinary teams in Africa and Latin America, developing strategic partnerships, and driving business development efforts in finance, the green economy, and economic growth. I am deeply passionate about leveraging data-driven, socio-tech innovations to create inclusive and sustainable solutions that benefit underserved communities, with a particular focus on gender equity and protecting the planet. I excel in collaborative environments that inspire innovation and deliver long-term impact. As a community builder, I have grown several ecosystem initiatives for the past 15 years, collaborating with the public and private sector, think tanks, community groups, and others, operating at the intersection of finance and meaningful change.As a _Senior Climate Ecosystem and Innovation Architect_ at BFA Global, I spearhead strategy development for climate ecosystem and innovation initiatives. I also lead our climate-tech venture launching program in LATAM, creating and enhancing solutions that bolster the climate resilience of vulnerable communities, and Co-lead the Secretariat of the CIFAR Alliance, a global network of organizations in the private sector, financial institutions, and think tanks that advance innovative climate solutions for vulnerable people and the planet.Extensive experience designing, leading, and playing a key leadership role in projects and initiatives supported by global organizations, including USAID, the Gates Foundation, MetLife Foundation, Ford Foundation, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, PayPal, Skoll Foundation, SwissRe Foundation, FSD Africa, Data.org, Mastercard Foundation, national governments, IDB, the World Bank, among others. Mentor for impact-driven startups across LATAM, supporting innovation, scalability, and sustainable development goals. Alumni of the Global Shapers Community sponsored by the World Economic Forum. Ph.D. in Public Administration, with an MA in Political Science, a Law Degree, and a BA in International Relations—Professor of Digital Transformation and Social Innovation. In my spare time, poet, yogi, world explorer, and an assiduous reader.🇲🇽 🇺🇸 🇳🇮
Listed skills include Leadership, Presentation Skills, Diversity And Inclusion, Stakeholder Engagement, and 45 others.