Margarita Ríos

Margarita Ríos is a highly accomplished economist, project management professional, and certified food security specialist, boasting over 19 years of experience managing projects across more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Notably, she served two prominent tenures at USAID, first as Deputy Chief of Party for the Food Security Service Center Program and then as Deputy Party Manager for the Technical, Administrative, and Programmatic Support program. Her expertise spans global food security, resilience, climate change, and institutional strengthening. Previously, as Regional Coordinator for the Inter-American Development Bank, Margarita developed and implemented programs promoting trade and innovation among small and medium-sized enterprises in Latin America and the Caribbean. Her expertise also extends to successfully managing USAID-funded programs in Colombia, concentrated on business development, income generation, and employment for vulnerable populations.

Carlos Güiza

Carlos Güiza is a seasoned project management expert with over 17 years of experience driving productive development, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Holding a Master's degree in International Development Policy from Duke University, Carlos brings a unique blend of technical expertise, public policy research knowledge, and business development skills. With experience spanning project management, policy analysis, grant management, and business development, Carlos has worked with prominent organizations such as the Inter-American Development Bank and the Organization of American States. As COO at The Oak E-Commerce, Carlos leverages his expertise to drive business growth and strategic development, focusing on trade agreement analysis, customer experience enhancement, digital ecosystem development, and sustainable business models.