Z'Leste Wanner

Z'leste Wanner currently serves as a Data Privacy and Governance Senior Specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank since May 2013, where responsibilities include optimizing data strategy, ensuring data protection, and fostering a culture of responsible data use. Previous roles at the Bank include Analytics and Insights Lead, focusing on stakeholder engagement and public policy analysis, and Digital Analytics Lead, where efforts centered on enhancing communication performance and audience insights. Additionally, Z'leste managed communications for the Emerging and Sustainable Cities Initiative and developed the 'biciudades' community to promote bike-friendly cities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Z'leste also has experience as a Project Consultant at Partners of the Americas and a Project Manager at The Stuart Skorman Group, along with roles in digital marketing and office management. Z'leste holds a Master's degree in International Communication from American University and a Bachelor's degree in Global Studies from UC Santa Barbara.