Margarita Briceño Malaga

Margarita Briceño Malaga is an experienced portfolio manager currently working with NESsT, focusing on high-impact indigenous enterprises in Peru as part of the Andes Amazonia Initiative. As a co-founder and general director of Proa, a pioneering platform that connects volunteers with charitable organizations in Peru, Margarita has demonstrated a commitment to social impact. Additionally, Margarita founded Ande Snacks, known for innovative snacks sourcing from Peruvian biodiversity. Prior roles include coordinating social solutions at Grupo Estrategia Consultores and organizing social innovation events with OpenIDEO in Lima. Margarita holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Lima, a Master's degree in Agribusiness from Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, and has completed programs in Social Impact Strategy at the University of Pennsylvania and international marketing at Universidad ESAN.