John Yearwood
An award-winning multi-platform journalist, John Yearwood is Editorial Director for Diversity & Culture at POLITICO. He previously served as POLITICO’s Global News Editor and Deputy Editor, Global Trade & Agriculture. Before joining POLITICO, Yearwood spent almost 13 years as the Miami Herald’s World Editor. Before the Miami Herald, he was National/International Editor at the Fort […]
Anna Wellenstein
Ms. Anna Wellenstein is the Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean in the World Bank’s Sustainable Development Practice Group. Ms. Wellenstein is responsible for the World Bank’s agriculture, climate, disaster risk management, environment, land, social, urban, and water portfolios in the region. Prior to this, Ms. Wellenstein was Director for Strategy and Operations […]
Andrea Villagrán
Member of the Parliament of the Republic of Guatemala 2017-2020, reelected for the Period 2020-2024. Currently the youngest congresswoman. Member of the Commissions for Women, Foreign Relations, Decentralization, Constitutional and Legislative Committee and Vice-President of the Regional Integration Commission. She has stood out for a legislative agenda in favor of the fight against corruption and […]
Alana Tummino
Alana Tummino is Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships & Development for Latin America at Sesame Workshop, the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street on a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Alana is focused on expanding Sesame Workshop’s social impact and humanitarian programs throughout Latin America by spearheading new and innovative partnerships […]
The Hon. Katherine Tai
Ambassador Katherine Tai was sworn in as the 19th United States Trade Representative on March 18, 2021. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, Ambassador Tai is the principal trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on U.S. trade policy. Prior to her unanimous Senate confirmation, Ambassador Tai spent most of her career in public service focusing […]
Dr. Donna Shalala
A distinguished educator, Donna E. Shalala is Trustee Professor of Political Science and Health Policy at the University of Miami. She was President of the University of Miami (2001-2015), Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1987-1993), and President of Hunter College of the City University of New York (1980-1987). One of the most honored academics […]
Siri Scanlon
Siri Scanlon Appel is a founding Partner of C3 Investment Group, a Single Family Office platform focused on long only public equity, venture and small/middle market private equity investments. Current private portfolio holdings are concentrated in the US and Brazil. From 2018 – 2021, she was Director, New Venture Investment and Corporate Development, for Drug […]
H.E. Chan Santokhi
Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi born 3 February 1959) is a Surinamese politician and former police officer who is the 9th president of Suriname, since 2020. After winning the 2020 elections, Santokhi was the sole nominee for president of Suriname. On 13 July, Santokhi was elected president by acclamation in an uncontested election. He was inaugurated on […]
Nicolás Rivero
Nicolás Rivero is a climate change reporter for the Miami Herald and the Knight Innovator-In-Residence for the FIU Department of Journalism + Media.
Bobita Ram
Bobita joined the Mobile Money Guyana (MMG) team in 2019 as General Manager and Director. At the helm of the company she is responsible for growing its base of users and implementing successful partnerships with strategic stakeholders. She charts the mission of the company and has steadfastly grown its adoption all across Guyana. Bobita is […]
The Hon. Amb. Julieta Valls Noyes
Julieta Valls Noyes, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, became Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration on March 31, 2022. Previously, she served as Deputy Director and Acting Director of the Foreign Service Institute from 2018-2021. She was U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia, a NATO […]