Key skills and expertise

With 25 years of experience, the expert specializes in Environment and Natural Resource Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Corporate Social Responsibility. They have designed the Environmental and Social Risk Assessment System (SARAS) and implemented virtual courses on environmental risk assessment. Leadership roles include founding and managing the ECOBANKING Project. The expert has advised financial institutions across Latin America, contributing to sustainable finance and risk management initiatives. Additionally, they have been a consultant for the Latin American Center for Competitiveness and Sustainable Development, focusing on sustainable development and finance.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the Inter-American Development Bank (BID) on various projects, providing technical assistance and capacity building in sustainable finance and environmental risk management. This work involved advising several Latin American financial institutions on implementing the Environmental and Social Risk Assessment System (SARAS). The projects were regional in scope, covering countries such as Panama, Uruguay, Colombia, Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked in sectors such as Environment and Natural Resource Management, Banking, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Training. Responsibilities have included the design and implementation of environmental risk assessment systems and virtual courses. Their cross-cutting expertise includes sustainable finance and environmental risk management, with a regional focus across Latin America. The expert has provided consultancy services, developed training workshops, and led significant projects like the ECOBANKING initiative.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Latin America, including Colombia, Panama, Uruguay, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Bolivia, and the United States. Their work has involved advising financial institutions on sustainable finance and environmental risk management, with deep familiarity in regional development issues and cultural dynamics. They have been involved in long-term projects and recurring collaborations in these regions, contributing significantly to sustainable development initiatives.

Languages and education

Fluent in Spanish, the expert has utilized this language in professional contexts across Latin America, including in advisory roles with financial institutions and during international conferences on banking and environmental topics. No formal language certifications are mentioned.

The expert holds a degree in Environmental and Natural Resource Management from the Universidad Santo Tomas de Aquino in Colombia. Additionally, they obtained a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis on Sustainable Development from INCAE Business School in Costa Rica.