Key skills and expertise

With 24 years of experience, the expert is proficient in international relations, sustainable development, and environmental finance. They have led initiatives in biodiversity, climate change, and human rights, collaborating with public and private sectors. Career highlights include structuring financial mechanisms for biodiversity and coordinating projects like "Oxygen for the Future," which aims to plant 9 million trees. The expert has developed strategies for international cooperation and led efforts in humanitarian aid and gender equality. Leadership in sustainable finance has resulted in significant advancements in green bonds and carbon neutrality schemes in Ecuador.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). In these roles, they provided technical assistance and project coordination in sustainable finance, biodiversity, and climate change initiatives. Responsibilities have included structuring financial mechanisms and risk management strategies at a national level in Ecuador. Additionally, they have engaged in capacity building and strategic alliance formation with public and private sectors to promote environmental and social responsibility projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in sectors including environment and natural resource management, human rights, finance, and international development. Previously held roles such as project coordinator, consultant, and vice president of projects focused on sustainable finance, biodiversity, and climate change. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes structuring financial mechanisms for environmental initiatives and promoting gender equality. The geographic scope of their work includes national projects in Ecuador and regional involvement in Latin America, emphasizing environmental and social responsibility. The expert has extensive experience in Ecuador, working on projects related to environmental conservation, sustainable finance, and international cooperation. They have been involved in initiatives across the Amazon region and the Galapagos Islands, focusing on biodiversity, climate change, and renewable energy. Their work with Greenway World Solutions extended to Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, and Panama, providing a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues in these areas.

Languages and education

The expert is bilingual in English and Spanish, utilizing these languages in various professional contexts, including international relations, project management, and collaboration with multilingual teams. They have also worked as an interpreter and translator, supporting immigrant students in educational settings. Language skills were further developed through education at the Emily Griffith School in Denver, Colorado, USA. The expert holds a Master's degree in International Relations with a focus on Human Rights and Security from the Latin-American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO) in Ecuador. Additionally, they have a Bachelor's degree in Applied Ecology with a sub-specialization in Geology from San Francisco University of Quito, Ecuador. The expert also completed a Graduate Professional Diploma Programme in Migration, Development, and Human Rights at FLACSO and an Executive Program in Administration and Public Direction at Monterrey Tech, Mexico.