ACE Network

High-level decision-makers working together to boost economic development, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This is the #ACXchange!

The ACE Networks is a vibrant and dynamic community of top leaders from the public, private, and academic sectors from the Americas and beyond. To join the ACE Network, apply to upcoming semiannual in-person editions of the program to be selected through a competitive process.

Titles are included in the following directory as reported by participants in their latest engagement in the ACE programs or activities. ACE leaders are welcome to update their information by contacting Adriana Bonilla, ACE Program Coordinator at abonilla@oas.org.

OAS Member States

Antigua & Barbuda

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Sandra JosephPermanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Transformation and Human Resource Development5Link

Argentina

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Virginia ÁvilaDeputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs Government of Tucuman9, 10, 12, 14, 16Link
Victor Di RienzoUnder Secretary of Systems and Connectivity Municipality of Córdoba14, 16Link
Andrés MichelDirector, Córdoba Acelera, Municipality of Córdoba15Link
Guillermo AcostaSecretary of Economy and Finances, Municipality of Cordoba1,3,5,6,7,8,10,12Link
Mariano OrtegaDirector, National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI)
Current: Executive Director, Association for Social Business Development (ADSE)
7, 12Link
María Eugenia SuárezDeputy Manager, National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI)12Link
Facundo López RaggiMinister of Production and Industry, Province of Neuquén9Link
Jorge AguadoSecretary of Planning and Policies, Ministry of Science, Technology, and Productive Innovation9Link
Donatela OrsiCoordinator of the Entrepreneurship Cities Program, Ministry of Production and Labor8Link
Tomás RoldánRegional Executive, National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI)8Link
Romina Eliana GayáDirector, Monitoring Technological and Productive Services, Ministry of Production and Labor7, 8Link
Juan NascimbeneSenior Advisor to the Undersecretary of Foreign Trade of Argentina, Ministry of Production and Labor7Link

Barbados

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Misha Lobban-ClarkeExecutive Director, Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI)15, 16Link
Sandra Cheryl HusbandsMinister Ministry of Energy and Business Government of Barbados16
Paula BourneManager, Global Exports, Logistics and Corporate Communication, Barbados Investment and Development Corporation14Link
Richard HarrisSenior Business Development Officer, Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Commerce11Link
Fern LewisDirector, Barbados Investment and Development Corporation11Link
Anderson CumberbatchChief Business Development Adviser, Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Commerce10Link
Kim TudorCEO, National Initiative For Service Excellence (NISE) Inc.10Link
Graham ClarkeExecutive Director, Barbados Coalition of Service Industries10Link
Shawn TudorCEO, Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation6, 8Link
Sonja TrotmanCEO, Barbados Investment and Development Corporation7Link
Charles CyrusActing Director, National Council for Science and Technology3Link
Anne Patricia ReidCEO, Barbados Private Sector Association1Link

Belize

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Leroy George AlmendarezExecutive Director Belize Trade and Investment Development (Beltraide)16
Michael SinghHonorary Consul of Ecuador to Belize, Consulate of Ecuador in Belize1, 3, 10,15Link
Diana B. HernándezExport Business Manager, Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE)12Link
Lejia Melanie GideonGeneral Manager, Enterprise and Innovation Division, Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE)1,4,5,6,7,8,9Link
Duane BelisleCEO, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Commerce9Link
Shahera Diane McKoyManager, Business Facilitation Unit, Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE)8Link
Joy Elizabeth GodfreyOwner/Managing Director, CilGlobalIP7Link
Nilda RiverolManager SBDC Belize, Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE)3, 5Link

Bolivia

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Luis Guillermo Pou MuntChairman of the Committee on Economic and Tax issues, Confederation of Private Businessmen of Bolivia
Current: General Manager, Business Group Pou Munt.
3,5,7,9

Brazil

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Celio VazCEO Orbital Engenharia S.A.10, 11. 16Link</a
Alan SenraStrategic Advisor for Green Investments, Investminas (Government of the State of Minas Gerais – Brazil)15, 16Link</a
Mauricio MarquesSuperintendent,Funding Authority for Studies and Projects (FINEP)14Link</a
Fernanda StieblerAdvisor to the Innovation Board, Funding Authority for Studies and Projects (FINEP)14Link</a
Newton HamatsuSuperintendent of Innovation, Brazilian Innovation Agency (FINEP)9, 10Link
Carlos E. PereiraOperations Director, Brazilian Agency for Industrial Research and Innovation (Embrapii)9Link
Andre GodoyDirector, Brazilian Innovation Agency (FINEP)9Link
Jackline ConcaDeputy Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services9Link
Marcondes Moreira De AraujoScience & Technology Liason, Federal Agency of Brazil’s Mid-West (SUDECO)7Link
Priscila dos SantosManager of Public Policy, Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services6Link
Ademar Seabra da Cruz JuniorDeputy Consul General, Consulate General of Brazil in Toronto, Government of Brazil6Link
Jorge AlmeidaPresident, Brazilian Agency for Industrial Research and Innovation (Embrapii)5Link
Marli Elizabeth RitterDirector, Office of Technology Transfer, Pontifical Catholic University5Link
Fernando Nobre CavalcanteFounder and CEO, Latin-American Innovation and Entrepreneurship Observatory4
Andryelle PedrosaInstitutional Relations Specialist, Brazilian Agency of Industrial Development (ABDI)2Link
Marcelo Ortega JúdiceManager of Innovation and Design, APEX2Link
Lidia Henrique do NascimentoBusiness Training Unit, SEBRAE2Link
Olivia Mara Ribeiro CastroBusiness Training Unit, SEBRAE2Link

Canada

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Diane GrayPresident, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada16
Michele EvansAssistant Deputy Minister, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) Government of Canada16
Stephen PotterAmbassador of Canada to Ecuador15
Jason TollandDirector General of the South America and Inter-American Affairs Bureau15
Kaveh DashtiCommercial Counsellor Embassy of Canada to Ecuador15
Jag BadwalOntario Agent General, Government of Ontario14
Eric BoscoExecutive Business Development, Mitacs Canada12Link
Ridha Ben MradCEO, Mitacs Canada10Link
Robert FaulderExecutive Director (Acting), National Research Council (NRC) Canada10Link
Michael CurryExecutive Director, National Reserach Council of Canada (NRC) Ontario Region9Link
Erin LynchSenior Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)9Link
Patrick HyndmanDirector of Canadian and International Partnerships, Quebec Ministry of the Economy, Science and Innovation9Link
Kelly GillisAssociate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada7Link
Eric HogeterpSenior Policy Analyst5Link
Gerald EdwardAssistant Deputy Minister, Western Economic Diversification5Link
Jennifer MillerDirector, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing and Life Sciences Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development5Link
Lissa Bridget MatyasVice President, Global Government Affairs, CIFAR5Link
Mitch DaviesAssistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy Innovation, Science and Economic Development5Link
Mark Warren LehmanExecutive Director, Strategic Policy Innovation (Ontario) Innovation, Science and Economic Development5Link
William George MantelAssistant Deputy Minister, Research, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship, Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation5Link
Doug KinseyExecutive Director (Pacific Region), Industry Canada3Link
Hélène JoncasSenior Manager, National Research Council (IRAP)3Link
Daniella FisherPublic Affairs/Policy and Economic Relations Officer, Consulate General of Canada3
David RobillardPresident of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico City, Canadian Chamber of Commerce2Link
Elizabeth FortoulEconomic Analyst, Embassy of Canada in Mexico2Link
Fernando BañosTrade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada in Mexico2Link
Saraluz ElechiguerraDirector, CME Mexico Division2Link

Chile

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Pelayo CovarrubiasPresident, País Digital Foundation Director, University del Desarrollo16
Rodrigo del Canto-HuertaDirector of Tech Transfer, University of Development15Link
Johanna ReyesExecutive Director, Women Entrepreneurs Corporation12Link
Javier CuetoManager, Imagine Lab Chile11Link
Gonzalo LarenasExecutive Director, Clyc.me11Link
Nancy PérezDirector of Innovation, University of Development
Current: Senior Director for Transformation in Engineering and Construction, National Copper Corporatin (CODELCO)
10Link
Sofia Del SanteCommunity & Networks Director, Start-Up Chile
Current: Trade & Innovation Representative in Munich, Pro Chile
7Link
Carlos Ladrix OsesDirector of Strategic Programs, National Economic Development Agency (CORFO)6Link
Carolina RojasDirector of the Department of Management and Finances, University Diego Portales4Link
Luis Alberto Vladimir Guerra QuezadaProfessor, Autonomous University of Chile and Technological University of Chile4Link

Colombia

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Juan Carlos GonzálezVice President for Competitiveness Chamber of Commerce of Bogota16
Tatiana LeónEntrepreneurship and Open Innovation Director Connect Bogotá16
Ximena DuqueCEO, Colombian Federation of Software and IT Industry (FEDESOFT)6,15Link
Santiago PinzónVice President, Digital Transformation, National Association of Enterprises of Colombia (ANDI)15Link
Santiago VieraCommercial Attaché in Ecuador, ProColombia15Link
Mauricio RomeroStrategy Manager, Invest in Bogota15Link
Alejandro EcheverriInvestment Director, Colombian Government Trade Bureau (ProColombia)14Link
Adriana ToroHigh Counselor of Competitiveness, Government of North Santander14Link
Ana MuñozFounder & Learning Innovation Designer, Un Cuarto Tech and Makers Colombia14Link
Juan LozanoFounder & CEO, Innpactia14Link
Sergio RodríguezSenior FDI Economic Development Executive, ProColombia13Link
Carlos MéndezVice President, iNNpulsa Colombia12Link
Teresa SantofimioExecutive Director, Productivity Center of Tolima12Link
Juan Camilo VelezProject Management Office Director, iNNpulsa Colombia11Link
Juliana CarmonaDirector of the Research Center on Software and Related Services, Colombian Federation of Software and information Technology Industries (FEDESOFT)
Current: Managing Director, Colombia Fintech
11Link
Erasmo Muñoz HeraldoSecretary of Economic Development, Marinilla City, Antioquia11Link
Johanna SalgadoCoordinator on Entrepreneurship, Rosario University
Current: Director, Women Economic Forum (WEF) - Caribbean Chapter
11Link
America CastiblancoVicepresident of Acceleration and Entrepreneurship, iNNpulsa Colombia10Link
Victoria IbañezExecutive Director, AmCham Barranquilla3, 10Link
Juan Carlos GaravitoGeneral Manager, iNNpulsa Colombia9Link
Leonor HidalgoR&D Manager, Ruta N9Link
Camilo Fernández de SotoIDB Coordinator, Americas Business Dialogue
Current: President, Colombia Productiva
9
Marcela RuedaDeputy Director, Connect Bogota Region Colombia7, 9
Juan Camilo QuinteroProject Management Office Director, iNNpulsa Colombia8Link
Alejandro LópezPresident, Medellin Startup City8Link
Ana Maria MuñozFounder and Director, 1/4 Tech Lab8
Liliana PinillaManager of the Office of Transfer of Results of Strategic Research, Chamber of Commerce of Bucaramanga8Link
Fernando SierraCo-Founder & General Partner, INVICTUS CAPITAL7, 8
Marco LlinásVice President, Chamber of Commerce of Bogota7Link
Isabela EcheverryDirector of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Chamber of Commerce of Cali7Link
Beatriz Daza ArizaDirector of Business Development, Chamber of Commerce of Barranquilla6Link
Fernando José EstupiñanDeputy Secretary of the District Bureau of Economic Development, Government of Bogota6
Jorge A. HernándezDirector of the Innovation Center (INNOVANDES), Universidad de los Andes6Link
Santiago Acosta-MayaManaging Director of Development and Innovation, Medellin Public Enterprises (EPM)
Current: Director, iNNovation Office of Colombia in Israel, iNNpulsa Colombia
6
Daniel QuinteroGeneral Manager, iNNpulsa Colombia
Current: Mayor of Medellin
5Link
Juan Carlos AlvarezStrategic Advisor, iNNpulsa Colombia5Link
Alvaro AmayaGeneral Manager, Colombian Sugarcane Research Center (Cenicana)5Link
Jerónimo Silva ValenzuelaCEO, Bogota's ICT Incubator & Accelerator (BICTIA)4Link
Aydée Patricia GuerreroUniversity Professor/Researcher, Universidad del Valle4Link
Edwin Geovany Carvajal VallejoGeneral Manager, Regional Commission on Competitiveness Department of Nariño4Link
Iván GutierrezExecutive Director, Network of I&DT Centers of the Colombian Agricultural Sector (CENIRED)3Link
Maria Eugenia LloredaDirector, Investment Promotion Agency (INVESTPACIFIC)3Link
Edgar MaestreLatin America Program Officer, Young Americas Business Trust2Link
Rosario CórdobaPresident, Private Competitiveness Council1Link
Juan Felipe QuinteroSecretary General/ Research Associate, Private Competitiveness Council1Link

Costa Rica

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Jorge OcampoExecutive President Institute for the Promotion and Municipality Advisory (IFAM)16
Velia Helena GovaereHead – Center of Observatory of Foreign Trade, Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED)
Current: Coordinator of the Observatory of Foreign Trade, Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED)
1, 10, 14Link
Andrew CrawfordTrade Commissioner of Costa Rica based in Houston, Texas, Export Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER)13Link
Gabriela León SeguraDirector of SMEs, Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Commerce12Link
Ariana TristánDirector, Chamber of Industry10Link
Liz BrenesVice-Dean of R&D, Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED)10Link
Vanessa GibsonHead of Investment Climate, Costa Rica Investment Promotion Agency (CINDE)9Link
Luis Alonso JiménezManaging Director of the Agency for Entrepreneurship Management, University of Costa Rica6, 7Link
Carlos Miguel PeñaFounder Director, Costa Rica Emprende Foundation5
Carlos MoraVice Minister, Ministry of Economy Industry and Commerce3, 5Link
Cindy Medaglia MongeEconomic Analysts, External Commerce Development Agency (PROCOMER)4Link
José C. QuirceDirector of Trade Office, Washington, D.C.1Link

Dominica

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Danny JosephRural Business Enterprise Officer, Ministry Of Commerce, Enterprise, and Small Business Development11Link
Roselyn Victoria PaulMinister of Commerce, Enterprise and Small Business Development3, 6, 7Link
Esther M. ThomasPermanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Enterprise and Small Business Development5Link

Dominican Republic

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Laura del CastilloTechnical Director National Competitiveness Council11, 16Link
David AbreuDirector of Industrial Development Ministry of Industry, Trade, and SMEs16
Natalie SouffrontDirector of Industrial Economics, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and SME´s of the Dominican Republic15Link
Fantino PolancoVice Minister of Industrial Development, Ministry of Industry, Trade and SMEs14Link
Sandra Marina GonzálezExecutive Director of Investment Climate and Competitiveness, Ministry of Economy and Planning
Current: Director of Planning and Development, Superintendence of Securities
5, 12Link
Tomás Domingo GuzmánDirector of Innovation and Productive Development & Vice Ministry of National Competitiveness Management, Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development6, 7, 8Link
Welington Omar SanchezDirector, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), SME Center UCATEBA University7Link
Tamara VásquezCoordinator of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Areas, National Competitiveness Council1, 2, 3Link
Angel Alfonso WillmoreDirector of Innovation, Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurship, Iberoamerican University1Link

Ecuador

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Ambassador H.E. Mauricio MontalvoPermanent Mission of Ecuador to the OAS, Government of Ecuador16
Ernesto KrugerCEO (Serial entrepreneur), Kruger Corp16
Pedro MenesesCEO, Aerialoop16
Ana Maria GallardoVice Minister of Exports and Investments Promotion, Government of Ecuador15Link
Daniela EspinozaSecretary of Productive Development and Competitiveness of Quito Municipality15Link
Francisco RivadeneiraDirector, City of Quito, CORPEI15
Daniela EspinosaAngel Investor - Ex Founding COO Kushki (First Ecuadorian Unicorn)15
Rigoberto CarvalloVice President, Manta Business Chamber15Link
Natalia AlmeidaDeputy Director, Ecuador’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Alliance (AEI)15Link
Carmen de la CerdaCarmen de la Cerda, BuenTrip Ventures15Link
Daniela PeralvoCo-founder, IMPAQTO15Link
Paola CanoBDM, WORLDLOGISTIC S.A.15Link
Pamela CrespoCoordinator, Center for Digital Transformation, Public Municipality Enterprise to Promote Innovation and Competitiveness in Guayaquil (EPICO)15
Xavier OrdeñanaDean, ESPAE Graduate School of Management Polytechnic University of Litoral (ESPOL)14, 15Link
Roberto García VResearch and Graduate Program Coordinator, Santiago de Guayaquil Catholic University11. 15Link
Belén PastorManager of Projects, Public Municipality Enterprise to Promote Innovation and Competitiveness in Guayaquil (EPICO)15
Carla MuirraguiVice Minister of Industries and Production, Ministry of Production, Trade, Investment, and Fisheries14Link
María Cristina SolísUndersecretary of Industrial and Territorial Competitiveness, Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries14Link
Felipe AnteInstitutional Affairs Coordinator, University San Francisco of Quito14Link
Paola PradoThird Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility14Link
José CabascangoTrade Commissioner, Trade office of Ecuador in Los Angeles, Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investments and Fisheries13Link
Ana María MolinaDirector, Alliance for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (AEI)14Link
Carlos JátivaAmbassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Ecuador to the Organization of American States13, 14Link
Valeria RodríguezExports Promotion Director, Corporation for the Promotion of Exports and Investment (CORPEI)13Link
Dr. María GrandaCEO, ZEDE del Litoral13Link
Natalia AlmeidaDeputy Director, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance (AEI)12Link
Javier MeléndezManager, Krugerlabs12Link
Villie MorochoDirector of Innovation and Technology, University of Cuenca11Link
Patricio AlarcónPresident, Quito Chamber of Commerce10Link
Maria Walevska VillavicencioCEO, Consultora R Quality3, 9
Soraya Alejandra BorjaProject Specialist for Strategic Projects of the Productive an Tax Advisory Council, Ministry of Industry and Competitiveness8Link
Santiago LeónMinister of Industries and Productivity7Link
Sheyla Carmen RiveraFounder and CEO, Yacaré Technology (Information Technology Company)6Link
Mauricio Alejandro VillavicencioAdvisor, Ministry of Education6Link
Florípes del Rocío Samaniego ErazoDirector of Research Center, Polythecnical College of Chimborazo4Link
Edwin Andrés CórdovaPresident, Ecuadorian School of Textils Engineers1Link
Sergio FloresPresident, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL)1Link

El Salvador

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Carlos BrizuelaAmbassador, Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador to Ecuador15Link
Cesar LópezMinister-Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador to Ecuador15Link
Alberto AcostaUndersecretary of Commerce and Investment Presidency, Republic of El Salvador14Link
Carlos GuirolaMinister Counselor, Embassy of El Salvador in the U.S.14Link
Andrea Pérez CastroGeneral Manager, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of El Salvador
Current: General Director of Innovation and Competitiveness, Ministry of Economy
9Link
Lissette Cristalina CanalesBusiness Faculty Dean, Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador8Link
Luis Alonso Martinez PerdomoDirector of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Francisco Gavidia University1, 3Link
Yax CanossaInnovation and Quality National Director, Ministry of Economy3Link

Grenada

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Khesha Mary MitchellVice President of Business Development, Grenada Industrial Development Corporation6Link

Guatemala

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
María NicholsDirector, Director Business Chamber of Trade and Services (Cecoms/Cafif)15, 16
The Honorable Francisca CárdenasVice Minister of Investment and Economic Competences, Government of Guatemala16
Natalia SamayoaTrade Commissioner, Consulate General of Guatemala in Miami16
Diego MenesesCommercial Counselor of Guatemala in Los Angeles, Government of Guatemala16
Julio E. OrozcoCommercial Counselor, Embassy of Guatemala in Washington, D.C.14Link
Douglas OvalleCEO, Branding Global Board of Directors of CACIF14
Vivian MoralesCommercial Counselor, Consulate of Guatemala in New York13Link
Andrea VelásquezChief of Competitiveness, National Competitiveness Program (PRONACOM)12Link
José Ramón LamVice Minister of Economy11Link
Fernando LópezPresident, Latin American Industrial Association (AILA)
Current: President, Grupo Polytec
6, 8, 9, 10
Lorena QuiñónezEntrepreneur and Director, La Fábrica and QUILO S.A8, 10
Juan Carlos PaizPresident, Foundation for the Development of Guatemala (FUNDESA)7, 8, 9Link
Lucia María Del Rosario BarredaGeneral Manager, Promoter of Tourism Development (PRODETUR)8, 9Link
Claudia Liseth VásquezNational Representative of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in Guatemala, Vice Ministry of Development of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, Ministry of Economy7Link
Rosa Amarilis Dubón MazariegosCoordinator of the Unit for Intellectual Property and Outreach, University of San Carlos de Guatemala4Link
Irvin Rolando Calderón MottaHead of basic and applied research of the Department R & D projects and programs, Science and Technology National Secretariat (SENACYT)3Link
Karim Mercedes OrozcoChief of Supply and Technological Demand Innovation, Science and Technology National Secretariat (SENACYT)
Current: General Coordinator, National Competitiveness Program (PRONACOM)
3Link
Hugo Figueroa MarroquínDirector of Technology and Innovation, National Science Council1Link
Jaime Roberto Díaz PalaciosExecutive Director, National Competitiveness Program (PRONACOM)1Link
Vera Domínguez CalderónAnalyst Coordinator of the Competitiveness and Access Division, Guatemalan Association of Exporters (AGEXPORT)1Link

Guyana

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Leyland LucasDean, School of Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation, University of Guyana15Link
Christina Samanta SamarooSenior Officer of Research & Marketing of the Small Business Bureau, Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce3Link

Haiti

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Lescarmel DurandProgram Lead Manager, Centre d’Entrepreneurship et Leadership16
Morgan MendisDirector, Ayiti Analytics15Link
Clifford Réginald NauEconomic Advisor, Office of the President General Manager, Alpha Haiti National Incubator9, 12Link
Jeff D. PierreExecutive, Ministry of Economy and Finance10Link
Fabiola AntoineExecutive on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF)7, 8, 9Link
Rock AndréChief Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership in Haiti (CEDEL)8Link

Honduras

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Anael EspinalEducational Innovation and Faculty Director, UNITEC University15 Link
Marlon Antonio BrevéAcademic President, Central American Technological University (UNITEC)5, 13Link
Maria Teresa MorazánCo-founder and Director, Impact Hub Tegucigalpa8Link
Ana Margarita MaierDean of Business and Social Sciences, Tech University of Honduras (UNITEC)7Link
Ricardo IriasCo-Founder and CEO, Sube3, 7Link
Desiree TejadaDean of Engineering and Architecture, Central America Technological University (UNITEC)6Link
Anael Espinal VarelaPresident, National Committee4
Ana Lourdes Laffite LiconaVice-Chancellor, Central American Technological University (UNITEC) San Pedro Sula1Link

Jamaica

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Ambassador H.E. Audrey MarksAmbassador of Jamaica to the United States, Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the OAS16
Hazel O’ConnorExecutive Director, Morris Entrepreneurship Centre of the Northern Caribbean University13, 14Link
Dr. Charah T. WatsonExecutive Director, Scientific Research Council14Link
Donald O. CharlesManaging Director, WoCap Fund13Link
Pauline NelsonCommunication Manager, Jamaica Venture Capital Program, Development Bank of Jamaica12Link
Floyd GreenMinister of State, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries11
Carlinton BurrellCEO, Caribbean Climate Innovation Center11Link
Oral ShawPrincipal Director, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries10, 11Link
Patricia LewinSenior Technology Officer, National Commission on Science and Technology10
Althea Janice West-MyersManager of Business Services, Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries7, 10Link
Delaine P. MorganManager, Export and Market Development, Jamaica Trade and Investment Agency (JAMPRO), Ministry of Economy, Government of Jamaica6, 8Link
Michelle Ann ChongPresident & CEO, Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA) & Honey Bun (1982) Limited Corporation6Link
Reginald K. NugentSenior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce3Link
Audrey Elaine RichardsProject Manager, Jamaica Venture Capital Program1Link
Claudine Keisha TraceyGeneral Manager, Strategic Services Division of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ)1Link
Julian RobinsonMinister of State, Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM)1Link

Mexico

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Betsabé RochaSecretary of Economic Development, Municipality of Monterrey14, 16Link
José Alonso Huerta CruzCEO, Aracnia1, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16
Carla BustillosUnder Secretary of Trade and Investment, State of Tabasco16
Enrique GonzálezDirector General of Industry, Foreign Investment and Commerce, Government of the State of Mexico16
Regina GándaraExecutive Director, Mexican Business Council16
Juan OstolazaCEO, Center of Competitiveness in Mexico16
David FortoulDirector of Economic Affairs and Innovation for North America, Secretariat of Foreign Affairs, Government of Mexico16
Ana Laura LópezGeneral Coordinator, General Coordination of Ports and Merchant Marine. Secretary of the Navy. Mexico.16
Alejandro JuraidiniInstitutional Relations Director, Bitso16
Diana Laura GarcíaChief of Staff, Secretary of Economic Development, Government of Monterrey15
Zaira SaenzEmployment and Promotion Director, Secretary of Economic Development of Monterrey14
Astrid SalazarDirector of Investment Promotion, Tamaulipas State Government14Link
Karina LedesmaSustainable Development Coordinator, FEMSA Foundation14Link
Alexander WinerCEO, Rutas y Raíces (Sustainability consulting firm)14Link
Stephanie GarcíaDeputy Director, Rutas y Raíces (Sustainability consulting firm)14Link
Fausto GurreaDirector Strategic Projects, Mexican Business Council14Link
Ana Bertha GutiérrezForeign Trade and Jobs Market Coordinator, Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO)14Link
Liliana Araceli ReyesDirector of Venture Capital, National Entrepreneurship Institute, Secretariat of Economy
Current: General Director, Mexican Association of Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds (Amexcap)
1, 7, 8, 13Link
Carolina Agurto SalazarPartner and Director of Innovation, Idea Foundation12, 13Link
Enrique Perret ErhardDirector General for North America, ProMexico (años)
Current: Executive Director, U.S. Mexico Foundation
7, 13Link
Cynthia LópezInvestment Promoter & SIAAM Director, Sonora State Government13Link
Jorge GorozpeEnergy Promotion Director, Nuevo León State Government13Link
Dr. Saiph SavageDirector Civic Innovation Lab, Northeastern University & UNAM13Link
Sofía Ramirez AguilarExecutive Director, Mexico Cómo Vamos13Link
Eugenio José Reyes GuzmánDirector, World Trade Center, Monterrey5, 7, 8, 11Link
Sergio OrtizEntrepreneurship Academic Director, Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education11Link
Iván Torres MenchacaPresident, Chamber of Commerce Federation, State of Jalisco3, 4, 10Link
Alfredo Saldaña AlvarezChief of Office, National Conference of Governors (CONAGO )10Link
Ignacio CalderonAdvisor on Entrepreneurship, City of Aguascalientes10
Itzel VillaGeneral Director of Entrepreneurship Programs and Financing, Mexico’s National Entrepreneurship Institute (INADEM) Ministry of Economy8, 9Link
Lilia Marcela ArechavalaCEO, The George E. Brown U.S. Mexico Foundation for Science (FUMEC)6, 7Link
Adriana E. Eguia AlanizCEO, Tijuana EDC7Link
Ian Paul OteroCEO & Finance Director of the Confederation of Industrial Chambers (CONCAMIN), Red Bean S.C.7Link
Sara Rocio Abarca LopezDeputy Director of Planning, Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI)6Link
Miguel Angel SanabriaVice President, National Council of Software Clusters6Link
Adriana TortajadaManaging Director of Entrepreneurship Programs and Financing, National Entrepreneurship Institute (INADEM)3, 5Link
José Guadalupe Octavio Cabrera-LazariniDean of Manufacturing Engineering Department, Universidad Politecnica de Queretaro3, 5Link
Mildreed  LeinesHead of Hidalgo Business Network (EMPRERED), Ministry of Economy, Governmnet of Hidalgo3, 5Link
Ricardo LudlowGeneral Director, Hidalgo Institute of Competitiveness1, 5Link
Liliana CedilloGeneral Director, Competitiveness and Innovation Center, State of Aguascalientes1, 5Link
Claire Marie SégoleneTechnical Secretariat Coordinator, The George E. Brown U.S. Mexico Foundation for Science (FUMEC)5Link
Michel Marfil RiveroGeneral Manager, R+D+I Hub Technology and Knowledge Transfer Office4
Rafael Carmona DávilaCTO & Bussines Developmen, GreenMomentum2, 3Link
Guillermo FernándezPresident and CEO, The George E. Brown U.S. Mexico Foundation for Science (FUMEC)1, 3Link
Paloma Saldaña SánchezCoordinator of MUSEIC, National Institute of the Entrepreneur (INADEM), Ministry of Economy3Link
Santiago SaviñonCEO, PingStamp2
Adrian CarabiasMUSEIC Coordinator, National Institution of Entrepreneruship (INADEM)2Link
Alberto SarachoPresident and CEO, Idea Foundation1Link
Miguel Odilón Chávez LomelíDirector of Innovation, National Council of Sciente and Technolofy (CONACYT)1, 2Link
Javier JiletaManaging Director, Scientika2Link
José MartínezIT@Baja2
Teresa de León ZamoraDirector of Technology Commercialization, National Council of Sciente and Technolofy (CONACYT)2Link
Raymundo Flores GuitiérrezManaging Director, Arizona State Trade and Export Promomtion Program2Link
Robin Enrique ReyesManaging Partner, MITA Institute/ MITA FundDevelopment2
Agustín VelázquezManaging Partner, AvahLegal2Link
Elias RiosManaging Partner, AvahLegal2Link
Alejandro PohlsSocio, Orozco & Pöhls Abogados, SC2
Armando GonzálezCEO, Peeksil2
Francisco VillaseñorCEO, Carbon Diversion Latin America2
Daniel MoskaDean, Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education1Link
Alejandro Eugenio FernándezSecretary of Economy and Employment Development, City of Matamoros, State of Tamaulipas1Link
Carlos IglesiasFounder and CEO, NeteMedical1Link
Luis Armando BravoPROBIONICS1Link
Mariano GamboaGeneral Coordinator of IT and Communication Services, CINVESTAV1Link
Ruy CervantesCoordinator of Innovation Culture Programs, Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, State of Jalisco1Link
Daniel RochaScience Specialist, U.S. Embassy in Mexico City1Link

Nicaragua

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Carmen Irene HilleprandtPresident, Chamber of Commerce and Services of Nicaragua12Link
Julio C. MontealegreFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Esentium11Link
René González-MejíaExecutive Director, Development Institute of Nicaragua (INDE)7Link
Jalima GómezExport Supply Manager, PRONicaragua1link

Panama

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Yill OteroVice Minister for Multilateral Affairs and Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Government of Panama14, 16
Ethazel GómezHead of Planning, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Panama16
Roberto PinedaPresident, Private Sector Council for Educational Assistance (COSPAE)14Link
Cindy Celine BuffartEconomic and Commercial Attaché, Embassy of Panamá in the United States13Link
Ernesto LeónChief Executive Officer, Edupan International12Link
Miguel Angel EsbríExecutive Secretary of Competitiveness and Logistics, Ministry of Presidency5, 6, 7, 9Link
Rodrigo González PanizaVice President of Innovation, Transformation and Experience, Banesco9Link
Clara ChacónExecutive Manager of Innovation Culture, Banesco9Link
Javier A. Arias-RealDirector, Panama National Metrology Institute (CENAMEP AIP)9Link
Zoila Yadira Guerra de CastilloDirector of the knowledge Transfer, Management Technological University3Link
Hilario EspinosaSpecial Project Coordinator, Secretariat of Competitiveness and Logistics1Link
Elida AlcedoGeneral Coordinator, Competitiveness and Trade Promotion Program1
Jorge ArosemenaFounder City of KnowledgeLink

Paraguay

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Rosa Mabel FlorentínPublic Affairs Advisor, National University of the East15Link
Maria Paola FerrarioChief Operations Officer, Challenger
Current: Board Member, Inter-American Network of Alumni (IANA)
7, 8, 10, 13Link
Leticia BordónGeneral Director of Productivity, Innovation and Digital Economy, Ministry of Information, Technology and Communications13Link
Cinthia FacciutoPresident, Fintech Paraguayan Chamber12Link
María Liz PalaciosDirector of Technical Cabinet, Viceministry of Basic Education8, 10Link
Oscar StarkVice Minister of Commerce, Ministry of Industry and Commerce9Link
Karen L. CoronelPresident, GROW SRL
Current: Business Manager, Manpower Group Paraguay
7Link
Leticia RomeroGeneral Director, ICT in Education and Digital Inclusion, National Secretariat of Information and Communication Technologies (SENATICs), Government of Paraguay6Link
Nora Angélica MedinaCoordinator of Business Development Technological Park Itaipu4Link
Gricelda CañeteItaipu Technological Park3Link

Peru

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Jorge Alfredo HuarachiResearcher and Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation,Catholic University of Saint Toribean of Mogrovejo3, 5, 8, 10Link
Omar AzanedoManager, American Chamber of Commerce of Peru (AMCHAM PERU)10Link
Jhosep Guzmán Del RíoCo-founder and CEO, WAPOSAT S.A.C.9Link
Karin Ursula FassbenderDeputy Director of Innovation and Technology Transfer, National Council of Science, Technology and Technological Innovation (CONCYTEC), Government of Peru6Link
Renato Alonso PoireSenior Analyst, Internationalization Strategic Line, National Competitiveness Council, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Government of Peru6Link
José Forero LoraDirector, Fablab, ESAN University4Link
Alejandro Martin Bernaola CabreraGeneral Director of Innovation, Ministry of Production2Link
Enrique Javier AldaveDirector General, Innovation, Technology Transfer and SME’s Services, Ministry of Production1Link

St. Lucia

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Emma HippolyteMinister, Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs, Government of Saint Lucia5, 15, 16
Sophia Alfay-HenryPermanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs, Government of Saint Lucia15, 16Link
Lennel G. MalzaireDirector of Innovation at the Innovation Division, Government of Saint Lucia12, 14Link
Fiona Leigh HinksonExecutive Director, National Competitiveness and Productivity Council5, 11Link
Denell FloriusEntrepreneur, EcoCarib Inc.10Link
Jacqueline Caroline EmmanuelHead of Competitive Business Unit,Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission7, 8Link
Gale Tracy Christiane RigobertMinister of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development6Link
Barbara InnocentSmall Business Development Centre (SBDC) Director / Ministry of Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs5Link

St. Kitts and Nevis

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Kevin HopeExecutive Director, St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce13, 14Link

Suriname

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Amit ChandansinghProgram Manager Innovation Fund, Ministry of Trade, Indusry, and Tourism11Link
Susan BansropansinghProgram Manager, Suriname Business Climate and Innovation Program9
Reina Tamara A. RavelesPermanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Indusry, and Tourism5Link

The Bahamas

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Edison Leroy SumnerPresident and Honorary Consul - Sumner Strategic Partners5, 11Link
Davinia BlairExecutive Director, Small Business Development Centre Bahamas10
Jeffrey L. LloydMinister of Education9Link
Sharon L. PoitierDeputy Director of Education, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology9Link
Karen Eleanor St. CyrSenior Lead Policy Advisor and Coordinator of Regional and International Projects - Ministry of Education7Link
Jerome Kennedy FitzgeraldMinister of Education, Science & Technology6Link
Matt SweetingSecretary/Director, The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce3Link
Barry MalcolmPresident, Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce1Link

Trinidad and Tobago

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Desmond DougallManaging Director, GISCAD Limited9, 15Link
Denise FergusonManager, The Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI)14Link
Tricia BecklesStrategic Business Development Manager, Tobago House of Assembly, Division of Finance and the Economy11, 12Link
Phil EdwardsChief Executive Officer, Tobago Information Technology Limited12Link
Meera RamesarDirector, Ministry of Planning and Development11Link
Ancel BhagwandeenEntrepreneur, ProtoFABTT11Link
Navin BoodhaiManager of the Engineering Institute, The University of the West Indies11Link
Shawn De FreitasCo-Founder / CEO, Dingole LTD10Link
Shellyanne WilsonProfessor/Lecturer, University of West Indies10Link
Graham KingLecturer/Global Director, University of the West Indies (UWI) / Global Leadership Interlink9Link
Indera Sagewan - AlliExecutive Director, Caribbean Competitiveness Forum8
Carla Mc KnightIncubator Manager, National Integrated Business Incubator System (IBIS)6,7Link
Ramnarais Rikhiraj PermanandMinistry Executive Director, Economic Development Board/Council for Competitiveness and Innovation, Ministry of Planning and Sustainable Development1Link

United States

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Dr. Jay WalshVice President for Economic Development and Innovation, University of Illinois14, 16
Kris KhalilExecutive Director, New Orleans BioInnovation Center11,16
Joe McKinneyExecutive Director, National Association of Development Organizations16
Danielle CaseyPresident & CEO, Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance16
Cynthia WarrickPresident, Stillman College16
Leandra Hayes-BurgessVice President for Institutional Advancement, Benedict College16
Bob MetzgerStrategic Engagement Director, Michigan Economic Development Corporation16
Sarah TennantSenior Sector Development Director and Cyber Advisor, Michigan Economic Development Corporation16
Lauro AriasAssistant Director Office of Trade and Investment, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity16
Don PiersonSecretary, Louisiana Economic Development (LED)15Link
Larry CollinsExecutive Director, International Affairs, Louisiana Economic Development (LED)14,15Link
Dr. Eloisa KlementichPresident & CEO, University of the West Indies15Link
Keith SwensonDeputy Assistant Director, Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness (OEDC), State of Washington15Link
Stephanie L. BowmanMaritime Industry Lead, State of Washington15Link
Georgina ScarlataCommercial Attaché, U.S. Embassy to Ecuador15
Michelle LorenzoEconomist Specialist, U.S. Embassy15
Dr. Paula Cecilia PinedaDivision Manager, Economic Development, City of Houston15Link
Dr. Geoffrey StewartDirector - Louisiana Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Center; Moody Company Endowed Chair in Regional Business Development University of Louisiana, Lafayette15Link
Dr. Peter Y WuiProfessor, Chair of Business Administration, Director of MBA. University of Arkansas Pine Bluff15Link
Johnathan HolifieldSenior Vice President for New Economies Bitwise Industries15Link
Jeannette P. TamayoAssociate Vicepresident, Workforce Development and Community Engagement, University of Illinois - System Illinois Innovation Network15Link
Jason ThibedeauEconomic Development Program Manager, Puget Sound Regional Council Seattle Region, Washington State15Link
Ryan RamkhelawanManaging Partner, Lasting Machine Ventures15Link
John BozekDirector of Research and Strategy, Invest Puerto Rico15Link
Natasha MainDirector of Impact Partnerships, CAMBIUM Carbon - Building Circular Economies for Urban Wood15Link
Aaron PachecoResearch Associate, Geographer, Region Nine Development Commission15Link
Nicole GriensewicExecutive Director, Region Nine Development Commission10, 11, 12, 13, 14Link
Cynthia CarrilloVice President of Innovation - Greater Sacramento Economic Council
Current: Vice President of Economic Development Greater Seattle Partners
11, 13, 14Link
Ben FontenotAssistant Director – International Commerce, Louisiana Economic Development14Link
Courtney Stuckwisch WongDeputy Director of Economic Development, City of New Orleans14Link
Paul SohlCEO, Florida High Tech Corridor Council14Link
Stan VanderWerfCommissioner, El Paso County14Link
Jeffrey SchwartzDirector, Office of Economic Development, City of New Orleans14Link
Ben PingreeDirector, Tallahassee-Leon County Place10,11,13Link
Andreica MaldonadoDirector, Research Grants Program, Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust13Link
Jeanette R. WeilandVice President of Bio, Innovation & Special Projects, New Orleans Business Alliance13Link
Ashley StaggVice President of External Operations and Senior Project Manager, nocci DMC | ACE Louisiana13Link
Gillian StaggVice President of Internal Operations and Senior Operations Manager, nocci DMC | ACE Louisiana13Link
Mike AmmannPresident/CEO, San Joaquin Partnership9, 12Link
Alan PruittExecutive Director, Western Arizona Economic Development District, Inc.12Link
Govind KannanVice President for LandGrant Affairs and Economic Development, Fort Valley State University12Link
Lynne HenkielDirector, Innovation Ecosystems, Georgia Institute of Technology12Link
Lucas ArzolaChief Operations Officer, Parallel1812Link
Mark WallerCommissioner El Paso County, Colorado12
Michael Paul GaySenior Vice President, Madison Region Economic Partnerships4, 6, 7, 11Link
Kristi PollardChief Executive Officer, Jefferson County Economic Development Corp11Link
Mayda VelascoDirector / UNESCO Chair Pofessor, COFI & Northwestern University11Link
Monica NovoaDirector, Latin American Initiatives, Economic Development Lab, Enterprise Innovation Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology11Link
Javier A. Rivera-AquinoDeputy Secretary, P.R. Department of Economic Development10Link
Mary CroninManaging Director, Smith Dawson & Andrews on behalf of the County of Kaua'i10Link
Libby SzaboCounty Commissioner, Jefferson County Government10Link
Timothy Edward KelleyPresident/CEO, Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation6, 9Link
John SternlichtCEO, Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County9Link
Glenda HumistonVice President, Agriculture and Natural Resources University of California9Link
Willie LoganChief Execituve Officer, Opa locka Community Development Corporation9Link
Denisse M. RodriguezDirector and Executive Advisor to the CEO, Puerto Rico Science Technology & Research Trust9Link
Judith SheftAssociate Vice President Technology & Enterprise Development, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)9Link
L. Kevin JohnsDirector Economic Development Austin, City of Austin8Link
Erika Maria MedinaChief Business Development Officer, Department of Economic Development and Commerce, Puerto Rico8Link
Gabriel D. YoutseyChief Innovation Officer, University of California8Link
Sebastian VidalExecutive Director, Parallel 18, Puerto Rico
Current: Chief Innovation Officer, Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust
8Link
Cristina L. ParedesDeputy Director, Tallahassee, Leon County Office of Economic Vitality7Link
Manuel A.J. LaboySecretary, Department of Economic Development and Commerce / Executive Director, Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company
Current: Executive Director, Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction, and Resiliency (COR3)
7Link
Patricia (Trish) KellyManaging Director, Valley Vision, Sacramento7Link
Paul F. JadinPresident / CEO, Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP)4, 6Link
Kevin O'SheaVice President, International Trade Arizona Commerce Authority6Link
Lesley VargheseMayor's Chief of Staff, City of Austin, Texas6Link
Carol PalacioEconomic Development Coordinator, Orange County Government6Link
Lindsay VolpeManager, Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality6Link
Renee KellyAssistant Vice President for Innovation and Economic Development-University of Maine6Link
Skadi TirpakEconomic Development Manager, City of San Antonio, Texas6Link
Joe KrierCouncilman6
Victor GarzaDirector, Existing Business, Talent and Entrepreneurship, Greater San Marcos Partnership6Link
Lisa Simone HerrExecutive Director, The 7 Rivers Alliance4, 5Link
Patrick CharlesExecutive Director, Hunt Institute for Global Competitiveness University of Texas at El Paso5Link
Tristan J. FiedlerVice President, Federal Government Relations Florida Tech Office of Research5Link
David Jonathan CobinManager, Strategic Engagement, Arizona Commerce Authority4Link
David Michael DrennonVice President, Strategic Initiatives, Arizona Commerce Authority4Link
Mayor Ed BraddyMayor, Gainesville, Florida3Link
Mayor Darrell HinnantMayor, Kannapolis, North Carolina3Link
Kristin Elizabeth DozierLeon Country Commissioner, District 5 Florida3Link
Daniel Christopher St. LouisDirector, Manufacturing Solutions Center Connover, North Carolina3Link
Patrick SchaeferExecutive Director, Hunt Institute for Global Competitiveness3Link
Thomas Devon LaneyPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Innovation Depot, Inc.3Link
Roque VelaCity Councilman Laredo, Texas3Link
Raul Rodriguez BarocioProfessor, Chairman of the Board, UIW San Antonio, U.S.- Mexico Foundation2Link
Blas Perez HenriquezDirector,Center for Environmental Public Policy; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Policy at University of California, Berkeley2Link
Brian ShermanSenior Vice President, Business Development for the Arizona Commerce Authority2Link
Dan FranklinMEP Executive Director, Arizona Commerce Authority2Link
Harold MorrisFounder and CEO, HYDROUS Engagement Systems2Link
James AhlersGeneral Counsel, Molera Alvarez LLC2Link
Kelly ReeserDirector of Entrepreneurial Development, FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance2Link
Maria Eugenia Calderon-PorterVice President, Texas A&M International University2Link
Carlos Mariano MarinChair, Tropical Texas Regional Center for Innovation and Commercialization1Link
Mark Joseph KrollDean, School of Business, University of Texas at Brownsville1Link

Uruguay

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Enrique TopolanskyDirector of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, ORT University16
Federico PeninoDirector of Budget Planning, Government of Montevideo16
Carmen Sánchez BalcarcePresident, National Agency for Development (ANDE)6, 5Link
Luis Miguel Silveira ArgenzioSenior Research, Universidad Católica del Uruguay4, 15Link
Paula CorreaAdvisor to the President, National Agency of Development (ANDE)14Link
Maria Magdalena GiuriaDirector Ithaka Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Catholic University of Uruguay and Co-Founder, BRAVA7, 8, 10Link
Sara Beatriz GoldbergManager of Operations, National Agency for Research and Innovation, ANII6Link
Catherine KraussDirector of the Center of Competitiveness, Universidad Católica del Uruguay3, 5Link
Daniel Yavuz KefeliDirector of the Division on Industrial Policies, Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining of Uruguay4Link
Juan Eduardo Cros RamosDirector, Center for Knowledge and Experiences International Consulting Firm PricewaterhouseCoopers4Link

Venezuela

NameTitleACE Edition
Dunia de BarnolaExecutive Director, Venezuela Competitiva National Center for Competitiveness3

Cyprus

NameTitleACE Edition
Constantinos PetridesDeputy Minister to the President5
Elena DamianouHead of the Office of the Deputy Minister Constantinos Petrides, Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus5

Estonia

NameTitleACE Edition
Liisa OviirMinister of Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications5

Georgia

NameTitleACE Edition
Irakli KashibadzeChairman, Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency5

Germany

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Ole Johann JanssenDeputy Director General, Innovation and Technology Policy, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16Link
Dr. Bastian AlmHead of Division, Regional Economic and Structural Policy, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action13, 16Link
Stefan MetzCoordinator, AiF Project GmbH15Link
Dr. Stefan FranzkeCEO, Berlin Partner for Business and Technology13, 14Link
Romero DeutschExpert for National and International Innovation and Technology Policy, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of Germany13, 14Link
Jana LiebeManaging Director, Thuringian Renewable Energies Network (ThEEN) e.V.13Link
Paula SchnipperingCoordinator International Cooperation, AiF Projekt GmbH13Link
Adelheid AdamDeputy Head of International Business Development Fraunhofer9Link
Nikolai ZieglerPolicy Officer, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy7, 8Link

Israel

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Les AbelsonNorth American Manager, Israel Innovation Authority10Link
Alan Uriel HofmanDirector of Latin America Desk, Israel Innovation Authority8Link
Israel ShamayExecutive Director of Americas Operations, Israel Innovation Authority6, 7Link
Nissan AmdurTrade Officer, Embassy of Israel in Toronto, Government of Israel6Link
Rina FeinsteinDirector, P-Ecosys2

Saudi Arabia

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Reem AltharwaCommercial Attaché, Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia14Link
Abdulkarim AljarallahDirector of Public and Private Sectors Challenges, National Competitiveness Center14Link
Ibrahim AlramadyProject Manager, National Competitiveness Center of Saudi Arabia14

South Korea

NameTitleACE EditionWebsite
Sunhak ChoCounselor for Science, Technology and Innovation, Embassy of Korea in Washington, D.C, Government of South Korea5, 6Link
Keonyeong JeongDeputy Director, Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, Government of South Korea5, 6
Chang Kyung KimActing President, National Research Foundation, Government of South Korea6
Jeong Il KimDirector, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy5
MunKee ChoiProfessor, Management Science, KAIST / Former Minister of Science, ICT, and Future Planning5

Spain

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Francisco Sánchez QuintanaDelegate to the South Cone, Center for Industrial Technology Development, CDTI, Spanish Embassy in Chile12Link
Rosario ParadinasEconomic Counselor, Spanish Embasy in Puerto Rico11Link
Rafael GómezSales Representative, Structuralia11Link

United Kigdom

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Caroline WedmoreHead of Strategy, Department for International Trade11Link
Tony Curzon PriceEconomic Advisor to the Secretary of State, Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy10Link
Matt GraingerDeputy Director, Department for International Trade10Link

Armenia

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Ambassador H.E. Lilit MakuntsAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of Armenia to the United States16
Artur GrigoryanDeputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Armenia to the United States16

Norway

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Ken HusteSenior Advisor/Maritime Sector Lead16Innovation Norway

International Organizations, NGOs and Multinational Companies

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Caribbean Development Bank

NameTitleACE EditionOrganization or CompanyWebsite
Kevin HopeEconomist, Caribbean Development Bank13Caribbean Development BankLink
Lisa Michelle HardingCoordinator of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development at the Technical Cooperation Division, Caribbean Development Bank8Caribbean Developent BankLink

Development Bank of Latin América (CAF)

NameTitleACE EditionOrganization or CompanyWebsite
Moira Paz-EstenssoroRector Representative in Mexico2Development Bank of Latin América (CAF)Link

International Economic Development Council (IEDC)

NameTitleACE EditionOrganization or CompanyWebsite
Nathan OhlePresident & CEO, International Economic Development Council (IEDC)15, 16International Economic Development CouncilLink
Joe KappSpecial Advisor to the President, International Economic Development Council (IEDC)16International Economic Development Council (IEDC)Link

Foundation United States Mexico for Science (FUMEC)

NameTitleACE EditionOrganization or CompanyWebsite
Carlos MartínezDirector Techba Latam11, 15Foundation United States Mexico for Science (FUMEC)Link

European Commission

NameTitleACE EditionOrganization or CompanyWebsite
Ulla EngelmannHead of Unit, European Commission (EC)9European CommissionLink

European Parliament

NameTitleACE EditionOrganization or CompanyWebsite
Lambert Van NistelrooijFormer Member of European Parliament and Policy Advisor for Regional Innovation Projects, European Union11, 15European ParliamentLink
Marijn VerheesHead of Office, Cabinet of Lambert van Nistelrooij MEP11European ParliamentLink

Inter American Development Bank (IDB)

NameTitleACE EditionOrganization or CompanyWebsite
Valarie PilgrimCoordinator, Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility11Inter American Development Bank (IDB)Link
Sylvia DohnertExecutive Director & Private Sector Lead Specialist, Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility9Inter American Development Bank (IDB)Link

Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)

NameTitleACE EditionOrganization or CompanyWebsite
Marlon P. MarieTechnical Specialist of ICT & Innovation11Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)Link
Kwesi RobertsBusiness Development Officer10Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)Link

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UN-HABITAT

NameTitleACE EditionOrganization or CompanyWebsite
Marko KamiyaCoordinator of Urban Economy and Finance Branch, UN-HABITAT10UN-HABITATLink

Pan American Development Fundation (PADF)

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Bernie FructuosoSenior Director of Finance and Risk16Pan American Development FundationLink
Sowmya KrishnamoorthyDirector, Partnerships and Sustainable Finance16Pan American Development FundationLink
Marcela BuenoCountry Director for Ecuador15Pan American Development FundationLink
Macarena JáureguiInstitutional Relations and New Business Consultant, Ecuador Office15Pan American Development FundationLink
Madeline St. JohnProgram Associate, Pan-American Development Foundation (PADF)13Pan American Development FundationLink
María Elena (Mae) Nazar KafatiProgram and Business Development Manager14Pan American Development Foundation (PADF)Link
Aaron Van AlstineSenior Programs Manager14Pan American Development Foundation (PADF)Link
Alicia Del PardoNew Business Manager, Pan-American Development Foundation (PADF)13Pan American Development FundationLink
Luisa VillegasSenior Director, Program Innovation12Pan American Development FundationLink
Laura AragónNew Business Manager10Pan American Development FundationLink
Lance LeverenzSenior Director of Business Development8Pan American Development FundationLink

U.S. Mexico Foundation

NameTitleACE EditionOrganization or CompanyWebsite
Sofia PotesResearch and Public Policy Manager16U.S. Mexico Foundation (USMF)Link
Axel CabreraFellow, U.S. Mexico Foundation15U.S. Mexico Foundation (USMF)Link
Enrique PerretExecutive Director14U.S. Mexico Foundation (USMF)Link
Nuria PalouProgram Manager14U.S. Mexico Foundation (USMF)Link

Central American Integration System (SICA)

NameTitleACE EditionOrganization or CompanyWebsite
David CabreraExecutive Director16Central American Integration System (SICA)

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Walmart

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Christian Gómez, JrSenior Manager for Latin American Global Government Affairs, Walmart9WalmartLink

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