Luisana

Professional Summary

Multilateral consultant with 15+ years of international experience connecting strategy and execution across sustainability, trade, law, and finance. Expert in designing and managing public–private partnerships, ESG compliance frameworks, and impact-driven business models for organizations such as GIZ, FAO, CAF, and the Ministry of Agriculture of Ecuador.

Recognized as a bridge-builder and deal-closer, I lead multidisciplinary teams that transform policy, investment, and sustainability goals into measurable commercial results. I combine legal, financial, and strategic capabilities to ensure transparency, profitability, and long-term institutional resilience.

Core Expertise

• International Development & Trade

• Public–Private Partnerships (PPP)

• Legal & Regulatory Compliance (ESG, Due Diligence, KYC/AML)

• Financial Management & Governance

• Market Expansion & Product Strategy

• Climate Finance & Circular Economy Projects

• Contract Negotiation & Risk Mitigation

• Multistakeholder Project Leadership

• Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Key Achievements

✅ Designed and implemented low-emission agroforestry and traceability models with GIZ & UNOCACE, securing international retail contracts.
✅ Led inclusive value-chain projects with FAO and TRIAS, promoting access to finance and new export markets for small producers.
✅ Negotiated trade frameworks and policy reforms as Undersecretary for Agricultural Trade (Ecuador).
✅ Managed multimillion-dollar procurement and compliance operations at UNA EP and IESS, improving efficiency and governance.
✅ Built operational systems (CRM, ERP, Asana, Trello, SharePoint) enhancing accountability, reporting, and delivery precision.

Career Experience

External Consultant | GIZ – UNOCACE (2024–Present)
Design and leadership of sustainable trade and climate-finance projects. Strengthened cocoa and agroforestry value chains, integrated traceability, and developed gender-responsive commercialization strategies.

External Consultant | ASOPRACORT – UBAGRO – INZOUL SAS (2020–Present)
Legal and strategic advisory on regenerative agriculture, circular economy, and rural income diversification. Drafted PPP proposals aligned with SDGs and NDCs.

External Consultant | TRIAS & FAO (2024)
Co-led market inclusion strategies for small bio-entrepreneurs; secured supply agreements with premium retailers.

Director of Agricultural Inputs & Industrialization | UNA EP (2019–2021)
Reduced costs by 1.5%, increased input sales by 10%, and developed financial and technical training programs with international partners.

Undersecretary for Agricultural Trade | Ministry of Agriculture (2019)
Negotiated export agreements (USA, Mexico, Chile); promoted policies for inclusive entrepreneurship and microcredit access.

General Manager | IESS Outpatient Medical Center (2016–2018)
Directed USD 25 M in public procurement; reduced operational costs 8%; digitalized clinical and administrative systems.

Financial Project Manager | Ministry of Production (2013–2014)
Oversaw audits and fiscal compliance; achieved unqualified approvals from international donors (KOICA, CAF).

Project Manager | Geological, Mining & Metallurgical Research Institute (2012–2013)
Led multidisciplinary projects ensuring 100% deliverable compliance, budget efficiency, and regulatory transparency.