Director of the entrepreneurship and private sector department at MUVA
MUVA
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Iana is a seasoned economist with over a decade of experience specializing in key areas such as business development, gender, economic empowerment, and entrepreneurship. Her career has been marked by a passion for driving positive change and promoting economic growth, particularly in the context of gender equality.
As the Head of MUVA's Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Portfolio, Iana has played a pivotal role in managing contracts and overseeing projects funded by esteemed multilateral and bilateral donors. Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of entrepreneurship and private sector development in the regions she serves.
One of Iana's standout accomplishments has been her role in creating and developing the content of several entrepreneurship training programs and business development support interventions. Her commitment to knowledge and impact is also evident in her contributions to the development of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks for entrepreneurship and private sector development projects, ensuring that these initiatives deliver tangible results.
Iana is not only a practitioner but also a thought leader in her field. She authored a book titled "Decisões Financeiras e o Comportamento Humano" (Financial Decisions and Human Behavior), shedding light on the fascinating intersection of finance and psychology. Moreover, she has contributed to academic discourse through the publication of research papers covering topics such as female entrepreneurship, informality, job creation, methodologies, and gender.
Beyond her extensive professional background, Iana's entrepreneurial spirit shines through. She ventured into the investment sector early in her career and founded her first startup at the young age of 21. Her ability to craft effective business strategies has benefited a diverse array of organizations, including SMEs, civil society groups, and startups.
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM ET