Victoria Olarte

Victoria Olarte is a seasoned professional in international development with extensive experience in child protection and care reform. As the Senior Strategic Research Partner at Hope and Homes for Children since April 2017, Olarte leads a strategic research initiative focused on global care reform, establishing partnerships between academic and practitioner communities to influence policy and resource allocation for children's welfare. Previously, Olarte served as the Regional Operations Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, enhancing child protection systems through advocacy and capacity building. Notable earlier roles include International Development Consultant for Victoria Martin Consulting, Senior Business Development Advisor at the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, and Senior Programme Manager at Hope and Homes for Children. Olarte holds a BA in Geography from King's College London and an MSc in Development Economics and International Development from Birkbeck, University of London.