OUR TEAM
GONZALO DIÉGUEZ
Executive Director
Gonzalo has 20 years of experience leading and managing nonprofits. He formerly served as the Director of the Public Management Program at CIPPEC and has served as a consultant to the Latin American Development Bank (CAF), Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI), Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), and Organization of American States (OAS). He is an Adjunct Professor and research fellow in Political Science with the University of Buenos Aires. Gonzalo conducted postgraduate work in Public Policy as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and holds a Masters in Administration and Public Policy from the University of San Andres and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Buenos Aires.
PHILIP IBRAHIM KHAN
Founder, Director of Strategy
Philip is an experienced entrepreneur and social innovator with over 17 years living and working in emerging markets, principally in South Asia and Latin America. He co-founded a successful social enterprise bringing power generation and water purification solutions to Pakistan and is the owner/operator of a strategic consulting firm with multi-national clients. He also serves as a board member for non-profit organizations in Argentina and Mexico, fostering greater international collaboration and building brand presence. Philip holds a B.A. in Economics and International Relations from the University of California, Davis; was a National Conference on Undergraduate Research Scholar; and holds credentials in Advanced Project Management from Stanford University and Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
MICAELA PETRUCCELLI
Community Coordinator
Micaela has several years of work experience with both nonprofit and multi-national commercial companies such as JP Morgan Chase. Her skills include conference and event organization, administrative management, production assurance, and professional translation for international business. She is a graduate of Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina where she studied English Translation.
LUIS ORLANDI
Fundraising & Partnership Development Expert
Luis is an accomplished specialist in fundraising, international cooperation, and public affairs boasting over 15 years of experience across multiple countries such as Argentina, Italy, Belgium and Spain. His extensive career includes serving as International Cooperation Director of the Government of the province of Buenos Aires and as the coordinator of international cooperation at CIPPEC, one of Argentina's leading think tanks. Currently, Luis plays a pivotal role in assisting numerous organizations by supporting their fundraising efforts, while also helping them develop effective business and resource mobilization strategies.
His expertise in international funding, philanthropy, and establishing strategic alliances and partnerships makes him a valuable asset in achieving successful outcomes for organizations. Luis holds an MBA from the Bologna Business School, a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Bologna, Italy and a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Lujan's University in Argentina.