What would you like other microfinance-interested people to know about you?

I have an MBA with International Business certificate from the University of Washington with a focus on Emerging Markets. I worked in Panama with USAID as a business adviser. I built and now work in the administration of a drug donation program on behalf of a large Swiss pharmaceutical company. We have over 25,000 patients around the world and we work in most developing countries. I currently work with India and Pakistan. In addition to patient caseload work, I also do the busines process mapping and design/test/training/upgrades of IT tools for the program.
I am active with the World Affairs Council of Seattle.
I am fluent in Spanish.

Organization you represent

The Max Foundation

In a few words, please describe your interest in microfinance.

I learned about it in the mid-90's while in business school and have been reading about, attending lectures and trying to keep up on trends since then. I would one day like to move my career focus to this area. I would like to meet the people working in this arena to better understand how I can most effectively have an impact.

Do you have a website or blog address?

http://themaxfoundation.org

What microfinance issues would you like to learn more about?

IT consulting, small business consulting to assist in success of small scale projects. Telecommunications.

Do you live in the Puget Sound region?

yes

Have you attended a WAM meeting?

no