Reese Fernandez-Ruiz

Reese Fernandez-Ruiz is a strategic finance professional with extensive experience in social entrepreneurship and community empowerment. Currently, Reese serves in strategic finance at Hapinoy and is the President & Co-Founder of Rags2Riches, Inc., a fashion and design house that empowers community artisans in the Philippines. Additional roles include Innovation & Investments Director at Accelerate Holdings, Founder & Curator of Things That Matter, and Delegate to the Trade Dialogues at the World Trade Organization. Previous experience includes serving as Brand Ambassador for the Bayan Family of Foundations and as a consultant for Talino. Reese holds an Executive Education Certificate from Harvard Kennedy School and various degrees focused on sustainable fashion, social entrepreneurship, and management from reputable institutions.