Vanessa Prada - Richey

Vanessa Prada - Richey is a highly experienced professional in program operations and financial management, with a robust tenure at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) since October 2000. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Program Operations for Wildlife in the Congo Basin and Amazon, Vanessa has held various key positions that include overseeing budgeting, financial management, and compliance for diverse wildlife programs. Vanessa’s background includes significant experience managing financial requirements for government and high-risk donor projects. In addition to extensive WWF roles, Vanessa has prior experience in accounts receivable management at prestigious hotels and holds multiple degrees, including a Master's in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Certificate in High Impact Leadership from the University of Cambridge.