Isela Bahena

Isela Bahena is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in private equity and infrastructure investments. Currently serving as Board Observer at Bernhard and Managing Director for Private Equity Infrastructure Investments at Nuveen, Isela has also held key board positions with various companies, including MERSEYLINK (HOLDINGS) LIMITED and I-595 Express. With a robust background at TIAA as Senior Director and previous roles at Bank of America, Isela has a proven track record in managing investments and portfolios, particularly focusing on energy and infrastructure across diverse regions, including Latin America, Africa, and Japan. Isela holds an MBA in Finance from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and a BS in Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.