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.🇲🇽 🇺🇸 🇳🇮
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Senior Climate Ecosystem And Innovation ArchitectBfa Global May 2022 - Sep 2024United States- Spearheading strategy development for climate innovation initiatives, focusing on creating and enhancing solutions that bolster the resilience of vulnerable communities.- Managing projects with key partners, including PayPal, Gates Foundation, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, MetLife Foundation, and FSD Africa.- Avid contributor in the Web 3.0 space, exploring its potential and driving innovative applications.- Co-lead the Secretariat of the CIFAR Alliance, a global network of private sector organizations, financial institutions, and think tanks advancing climate solutions for vulnerable populations and the planet.- Lead the climate-tech venture launching program in LATAM, focusing on climate resilience for vulnerable communities.- Drive global business development by identifying new opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, proposal writing, and senior client management.- Lead the integration of gender-sensitive approaches across inclusive finance and climate innovation projects in Latin America, addressing the disproportionate impact of climate change on women by ensuring financial services are accessible and responsive to their needs. As part of the CIFAR Alliance, I also drive the global strategy to incorporate gender considerations into the Alliance's operations and vision. - Led the agenda, events, and speaking engagements for BFA Global internationally during Skoll World Forum, COP, and Regional Climate Weeks, among others. - Leadership and team development/management. -
Chief Of Staff And PartnershipsBfa Global May 2022 - Jun 2023MexicoWorking on climate innovation initiatives, including Web3 applications, and e, advance innovative and inclusive tech solutions for the climate resilience of vulnerable people and the planet. -
Professor Of Digital TransformationAfi Escuela De Finanzas 2020 - Aug 2023Mexico City Metropolitan AreaServing as a Professor for Digital Transformation and financial inclusion; planning and leading multiple workshops with executives and staff from commercial banks in Mexico and members and staff of The Association of Mexican Banks. -
Vp And Head Of Advanced Digital ServicesFundación Capital 2020 - Feb 2022Leading the Advanced Digital Services Unit at Fundación Capital, fostering technology and innovation to advance economic citizenship globally and at scale by improving the economic and financial lives of vulnerable individuals and small and micro businesses. My work emphasizes a human-centered design approach, a strong focus on gender inclusion, and leveraging data science to drive impact.- Spearheading business development efforts, including building strategic public-private partnerships, particularly for a large-scale project in Mozambique with Data.org, aimed at using data to enhance financial inclusion and resilience.- Managing complex digital transformation projects across 12 countries on three continents, while leading a multidisciplinary team of over 20 professionals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and countries.- Driving collaboration with the public sector in multiple countries and large development institutions to implement innovative solutions for financial inclusion and economic empowerment.- As a member of the C-level team, I regularly presented to board members and spearheaded strategy and business development for the entire organization, ensuring alignment of projects with organizational growth and impact goals.- Overseeing the product strategy development and deployment of seven digital solutions, each with a gender lens to ensure inclusivity and impact.- Conceptualized and led the development of the Global Data Governance Strategy for Fundación Capital, including an internal Data Capacity Building Course for staff across the organization. -
Advisor To Chief Executive OfficerFundación Capital Aug 2019 - Jul 2020Global- Recognized for facilitating and advising the CEO and senior management team through direct strategic, operational, and administrative management with a major focus on data and digital strategy. - Ensured the completion of all inter-organizational projects while meeting and exceeding desired objectives on time.- Streamlined internal and external communication while handling fundraising and high-level reporting operations.- Fostered productive and long-lasting relations with team members and clients by using strong interpersonal skills. -
ProfessorUniversidad Nacional Autónoma De México Aug 2018 - Nov 2021Ciudad Universitaria, Federal District, MexicoProfessor at the Political and Administrative Studies Faculty -
Founder And DirectorNeurobics Jan 2019 - Aug 2019Mexico City Metropolitan AreaCo-Founding Partner and Director. - Devised and implemented appropriate strategies as well as conducted in-depth research to assess the positive impact of digital disruption on the future of the industry and the circular and collaborative economy.- Researched, gathered, and provide clear and measurable data on the impact of the private sector to align huge companies’ social corporate responsibility investments with the sustainable development objectives of the United Nations. -
Advisor To The Senior ManagementNacional Financiera, Snc Nov 2016 - Dec 2018Mexico City Metropolitan Area- Strategic Advisor to the CEO and senior management of Nacional Financiera, Mexico’s largest development bank with over 90 years of history, on innovation in FinTech, the collaborative economy, women’s empowerment, multigenerational leadership, and gender inclusion, aligning these with the bank’s broader economic and development goals.-Served as an advisor to the Fund of Funds, providing guidance on investments in inclusive fintech and sharing economy startups in Mexico.- Led initiatives focused on technology for good, social impact, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on gender inclusion, successfully exceeding targets and advancing the bank’s strategic objectives.Planned, designed, and spearheaded Mexico’s first national research project on sharing economy platforms in finance, mobility, and accommodation, providing crucial insights to inform public policy and private sector strategies.- Established and led the first-ever internal coaching program at Nacional Financiera, providing mentoring and development for senior executives and base staff across the institution, impacting over 1,000 employees and fostering a culture of continuous learning and leadership development.- Coordinated and lectured at executive-level training and mentoring programs, enhancing senior management's capabilities in areas of innovation, gender equity, and leadership, ensuring alignment with global trends and national priorities. -
Co-Founder And DirectorClever Academy México Sep 2015 - Dec 2018Mexico City Metropolitan AreaCo-Founding Partner. - Built the academy to promote and create an innovative education model via design of high quality, low cost, replicable, and scalable tech-based educational system to boost deficit in education sector on innovation, collaboration, and technology.- Recognized for effectively and successfully executing the model in a subsidized school in a very poor municipality in Mexico.- Intended to implement a bi-modal approach by utilizing technology with primary students before the pandemic when very few ever thought of bringing Virtual and AI to public schooling.
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Mexico Promoting Justice Project (Projust) / UsaidManagement Systems International 2014 - 2015Mexico City Metropolitan Area- Ensured the success of the projects by developing and implementing an advanced project evaluation system, for USAID. - Assessed the report on impact and performance indicators of the project by using information systems designs.- Held complete accountability for the planning and designing of advanced data flows for effective reporting.- Conceptualized, evaluated, designed, and prepared compliance and reporting procedures -
Senior Political SpecialistAmerican Embassy 2011 - 2014Managua, Nicaragua- Applied strong analytical abilities for devising and implementing political analysis and strategies to achieve set goals.- Conducted detailed investigation and reported on a wide range of political issues, comprising of the Human Rights Report of Nicaragua published annually by the US State Department- Oversaw and assessed programs funded by the US department of labor and the Office of GlobalWomen's issues, such as domestic violence, rights of Afro-descendants, and indigenous minorities in the Caribbean Coast, media, and human rights.- Worked with all levels of government, political parties, media, civil societies, educationalinstitutions, and USAID mission, as multi-stakeholder approach and high-level reporting.- Led the roundtables with youth, women, labor, and human rights associations. - Awared with Superior Honor Award, and the Eagle Award.
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Senior Consultant / Institutional Strengthening Program For Civil Society / UsaidManagement Systems International 2009 - May 2011Managua, Nicaragua- Served as a key member of the implementing team the “Nicaraguan Civil Society Organizational Development Project” for enhancing organizational capacity, governance structure, operational efficiency, and strategic vision of civil society organizations working on human rights, rule of law, and electoral transparency.- Formulated and submitted detailed and accurate strategic documentation to the project´s client CSOs.Planned, developed, and managed advanced evaluation systems to ensure the smooth flow of routine activities.- Drafted and maintained the project's quarterly reports according to the set standards.- Analyzed internal operations management tools for accomplishing desired outcomes in a timely and efficient. -
Head Of Department Of Trade Treaties AdministrationMinistry Of Development, Industry And Trade 2007 - 2008Managua, Nicaragua- Oversaw the implementation of trade agreements, comprising DR-CAFTA, Mexico FTA, Taiwan FTA, EU, and Panama.- Prepared and presented periodic reports regarding the progress and implementation of trade agreements in Nicaragua for different government offices as per set guidelines and procedures.- Acted as a part of the inter-institutional team with accountability to deal with foreign commercial disputes.- Effectively communicated with internal and external coordinators across various trade committees.- Assessed and solved potential trade issues while updating all of Nicaragua´s commitments with main trade partners and presented periodic reports to highlight Nicaragua’s main achievements and difficulties in the execution of trade agreements.- Served superiorly as a Member of the European Union Association Agreement Negotiation Support Team in the dispute settlement and services desks.
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Head Of The Research Office For International CasesMinistry Of Foreign Affairs Nicaragua 2006 - 2007Managua, Nicaragua- Assisted Minister's senior adviser by consulting about the territorial disputes, regional affairs, and foreign policy issues.- Provided legal support and guidance to the team of lawyers managing the cases before the International Court of Justice.- Collaborated with national and external research groups to carry out detailed legal researches.- Managed the official archive of all relevant documentation of Nicaraguan territorial cases.- Held responsibility to report on the progress of the cases and research findings to national and international lawyers.
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Nelly Ramírez Moncada Education Details
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Bachelor´S Degree
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Nelly Ramírez Moncada's current role is Senior Climate Innovation and Ecosystem Architect | PhD, Public Management#inclusivegrowth #climateaction #genderequity #climatefinance #globaldevelopment #impactentrepreneurship.
What schools did Nelly Ramírez Moncada attend?
Nelly Ramírez Moncada attended Universidad Anáhuac Mexico Norte, Universidad De Salamanca, Silicon Valley Innovation Center, Harvard University, Universidad Americana (Uam), Universidad Americana (Uam).
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Nelly Ramírez Moncada has skills like Leadership, Presentation Skills, Diversity And Inclusion, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Process Design, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, Business Relationship Management, Executive Management, Digital Strategy, Policy Analysis.
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