Monica Chaves

Ms. Chaves has more than 25 years of global experience in corporate philanthropy and social impact marketing. She currently leads the B2B marketing strategy for Mastercard’s Strategic Growth, focused on advancing partnerships with governments and other institutions to address, environmental, societal and economic issues, and drive financial inclusion and inclusive growth on a global level.

Over the past 10 years at Mastercard, she has invested her expertise in advancing the company’s position as a leader in commercially sustainable social impact (CSSI). She helped establish the Center for Inclusive Growth (CFIG) in 2014 while leading the companies’ philanthropic efforts globally. She returned in 2019, as the head of their strategic engagement team, to expand the brand. Ms. Chaves was also responsible for leading Priceless Causes, Mastercard’s global cause marketing strategy, facilitating the ability for consumers to give to meaningful causes through Mastercard’s technology and network.

“I grew up in Queens as a child of Colombian immigrants, it was my dream to have access to the transformational programs that the New York Edge now delivers in that exact same community,” said Monica Chaves. “I know firsthand what it means to not have access to the proper education and resources that will help you compete and get ahead.”

Prior to joining Mastercard, Ms. Chaves held senior positions at Citigroup and the Citigroup Foundation. Ms. Chaves holds a bachelor’s degree from Baruch College and is currently pursuing a master’s degree from Manhattanville College and also serves on the board of Cause Strategy Partners.