Valerie works as Senior Fund Manager for Blended Finance mandates at BlueOrchard Finance, a leading impact investment manager, and focuses on the management of several existing investment vehicles as well as the development of new initiatives in emerging and frontier markets. Most recently Valerie led the launch and development of BlueOrchard’s latest blended finance strategy focused on Gender, Diversity and Inclusion in Latin America. Prior to joining BlueOrchard, Valerie worked at the wealth management division of Panama’s largest bank as an investment advisor constructing clients’ portfolios. Valerie holds an MBA from SDA Bocconi (Milan) and a BS in Finance and International Business from Georgetown University (Washington DC).