Business Development Manager at Prodigy Finance. Francisco is a Madrid based California native. He received his undergraduate degree in Sociology from Whittier College in 2007 where he was awarded with the distinguished title of Outstanding Sociologist in Praxis. After graduation, Francisco joined the staff of Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina, the first Latina elected to the LA City Council and LA County Board of Supervisors.

Alejandra has a BA in International Relations by the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City and candidate for a Master in Policy Management from Georgetown University (2017). She is interested in management of public policies related to sustainable development. As representative of the Ministry of Environment at the Embassy of Mexico in the United States, Alejandra is responsible for coordinating the Environment Secretary’s tours.

Senior Consultant with more than 15 years experience in technology, trade and agriculture. Successful track record managing people and resources. Entrepreneurial skills with proven experience establishing solid partnerships with public and private institutions.Kruger Solutions is an expert in Service Oriented Architecture, Systems Integration with an extensive knowledge of Iron Cast Websphere of IBM, Emule, etc. Ecotec Defense specialized in the marketing and development of advanced defense technologies.

Deep knowledge of international and multilateral institutions with proven track record of positive results for public and private sector Professional with proven ability of leading and contributing to multi-disciplinary teams to achieve concrete results. Natural convener and persuader with outstanding capacity to engage in high-level dialogue with internal and external clients, partners and project stakeholders to lead to strategic partnerships, improved shareholder value and increased stakeholder awareness.

Law and Business Administration degrees from the Complutense University in Madrid and and MBA from the IE Business School. His professional career has been developed in multinational companies in the energy sector as Gas Natural Fenosa. More then fifteen years experience in Finance, Strategic Planning and Risks areas. As Director at MET Community in Spain, she is currentlry coordinating and leading all programs in line with the International MET Community. Convinced about entrepreneurial attitude.

Dr. Silvia Sagari works with leaders, businesses and nonprofits that are making a difference in the world. She targets the alignment of institutional vision and mission with the personal dreams and purpose of those charged with carrying out the work. Her focus is on leadership competencies, transitions and their potential for personal and professional growth, resilience in the face of adversity, and career development.

A seasoned and highly motivated healthcare professional and an MBA with more than 10 years of operational management expertise. Successful leader with the ability to turn around operations, improve compliance and increase revenue. Effective skills in team building, staff development and interdepartmental collaboration. Passionate about delivering excellent customer service and accountability results.

Pablo Pardo is the US Bureau Chief of El Mundo, Spain´s second largest daily newspaper. Pablo earned his MA at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University and has remained in DC working for El Mundo ever since.  He has won the Anthony Fisher Award by the Atlas Foundation, the Citi Excellent Award, by Citigroup, the Joven y Brillante (to financial journalists younger than 35), and the Cenetenrartio de la Seguridad Social, given by the Spanish Ministry of Labor.

Mason has 37 hives in the program, 12 of which are housed on the Fairfax campus and used in Perilla’s sustainable beekeeping classes. Through the Honey Bee Initiative, Perilla researches and promotes sustainable beekeeping in Northern VA and also provides outreach to rural communities in El Salvador, Peru and Colombia. In these communities, Perilla assists community members to establish their own hives which then provide environmentally sustainable sources of nutrition and income for their families.