Nzola Swasisa
I’m Nzola Swasisa, and I was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Because of my passion for technology, at a young age I started taking electronics communications courses. Since then, I built an entire academic and working career in the field. For 19 years I worked for the Christian organization […]
Yinka Adegoke
Yinka Adegoke is Africa editor for Quartz. He oversees Quartz Africa coordinating its news, ideas and events in partnership with an editorial team across the continent. As a journalist, has reported from 20 countries across Europe, Africa and North America. Before joining Quartz, Yinka was deputy editor at Billboard where he ran the business coverage […]
Christopher Georgen
Chris Georgen is a blockchain entrepreneur and the founder of Topl. As its CEO he leads the design of Topl’s protocol and directs its business and legal operations. A graduate of Rice University, he obtained degrees in Mathematics, Physics, and Philosophy. During his time in college, Chris performed and published interdisciplinary research focused on emergent […]
Amber Nystrom
Ranked as one of the top global 2018 “Real Leaders 100” by Real Leaders Magazine, Amber is among the world’s foremost innovators of large-scale global systems change, and a leading pioneer in impact investing. She is a founding Principal of the 5th Element Group, a next economy for-benefit company that is harnessing the most innovative […]
Maria Lopez
Business Woman Philantropist Young Global Leader Owner of Grupo Semana Lawyer
Joan Larrea
Joan M. Larrea brings to Convergence 20 years of experience in emerging markets investing. Prior to joining Convergence, she led the U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation’s (OPIC) efforts to partner with philanthropic and private investors to increase capital flows to OPIC’s target markets. While at OPIC, she also directed a pilot program to finance smaller, […]
Catherine Howell
Catherine is the Innovative Finance specialist at the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO). The PBSO is charged with enhancing system-wide coherence in support of peacebuilding and sustaining peace and partnerships with United Nations and non-UN stakeholders, oversees support to the Peacebuilding Commission, and manages the Peacebuilding Fund on behalf of the Secretary-General. Prior to joining the […]
Kiff Gallagher
Kiff Gallagher is Winrock’s Vice President for Business Development & External Affairs. Prior to Winrock, Gallagher was an independent consultant and senior adviser to media, technology and investment companies. At Winrock he oversees new business services, global brand and communications, public-private partnerships and blended finance. For over 20 years, Gallagher has mobilized leaders and multi-sector […]
Max Bode
Max Bode is a Junior Partner at Instiglio based in Washington, DC. Instiglio advises international organizations, governments, and foundations on how to best leverage Results-Based Financing to deliver impact to the communities they serve. Max oversees the Instiglio’s partner engagements in Africa and heads the Washington DC office. Prior to joining Instiglio, Max served as […]
Ignacio Viteri
Ignacio Viteri is the Technology Catalyst Manager for Popoyán, a Guatemalan agribusiness company that exports and innovates agricultural technology for farmers throughout Latin America. Within the company, Ignacio spearheads public private partnerships that focus on shared value and a sustainable growth pathway for all clients. Ignacio specializes in adapting innovative technologies for scale-up in local […]
Lauren Marks
Lauren Marks is the Director of Private Sector Engagement in the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy, which leads implementation of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Lauren leads the Private Sector Engagement Team to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, interventions, and strategies for public […]