Edwin Vargas

Edwin Vargas is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sustainable agriculture and project management. Currently serving as the Manager of Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture at Rainforest Alliance since September 2021, Edwin previously held roles such as Assurance Rules Manager and Manager of Coffee Field Innovations. Prior to this, from October 2019 to August 2021, Edwin worked as a Technical Coordinator at Sustainable Agriculture Network, providing project management support and coordinating with members and experts. Edwin’s past experience also includes serving as Sustainability & Traceability Manager at The Coffee Source, where project proposals were designed and developed for coffee regions in Latin America. Additionally, Edwin held various positions at ECOM Trading Costa Rica, including Business Analyst and Sustainability Manager. Edwin began a career as a consultant, managing agricultural initiatives and delivering training programs. Edwin holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Tecnológico de Costa Rica and a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy from Universidad Nacional Costa Rica.