Carina Bracer

Carina Bracer has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations and roles. Most recently, in 2022, they joined the National Forest Foundation as the Director of Conservation Finance and Natural Climate Solutions. Prior to this, from 2019 to 2021, Carina worked at Verra, first as a Market Development Manager, where they analyzed opportunities in carbon markets, sustainable development, plastic waste recovery, and supply chains. Carina then moved on to become the Manager for the USA and Canada, supporting growth and improvement of Verra standards.

Before Verra, Carina served as the Director of Coqui Environmental Connections from 2016 to 2019, where they oversaw the organization's operations. Carina also held the position of Director for Valorando Naturaleza at Forest Trends Association from 2013 to 2014.

In earlier roles, Carina worked as a Senior Consultant for Carbon Markets and Forestry at Climate Focus from 2008 to 2011. Carina also served as the Manager for Tropical America Katoomba Network at Forest Trends from 2006 to 2008, where they played a crucial role in managing and launching a collaborative regional network focused on ecosystem services markets in Latin America.

Carina's work experience also includes a short-term role as a Contractor for The Nature Conservancy's Climate, Community, and Biodiversity Alliance in 2004, where they provided recommendations for carbon project certification standards. Carina started their career as an International Ethnobotanical Supply Logistics Manager at Shaman Pharmaceuticals from 1998 to 2000 and as an Executive Assistant at Rainforest Action Network from 1997 to 1998.

Overall, Carina Bracer has demonstrated extensive expertise in conservation finance, carbon markets, sustainable development, and ecosystem services throughout their career.

Carina Bracer has a diverse educational background. Carina pursued their undergraduate studies from 1991 to 1996 at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Ciudad de México, where they obtained a Licenciate degree in International Relations and Affairs. Later, they attended the University of California, Berkeley from 2001 to 2004, where they earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Energy and Resources Group, as well as a Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree from the Goldman School of Public Policy.

In addition to their university education, Carina Bracer also completed their high school education at TASIS The American School in Switzerland. However, specific start and end dates are not provided.

Furthermore, Carina Bracer also attended two schools in the UK. Carina studied for their General Certificate of Secondary Education (G.C.S.E.s) at St. Bede's School. Additionally, they pursued their International Baccalaureate at St. Clare's School in Oxford. However, the exact start and end dates for their time at these schools are not provided.