Claudia Carpio Gómez

About Claudia Carpio Gómez

Claudia is an international development professional with over 20 years of experience managing multi-country initiatives across Latin America, East Africa, and the U.S. She specializes in portfolio management, impact investing, and integrating ESG standards across investment portfolios, ensuring sustainable and responsible growth. Claudia combines financial expertise with a strong commitment to social and environmental impact, helping organizations achieve both performance and purpose. Skilled at donor-funded program leadership, and financial oversight, with a consistent focus on aligning capital with sustainable development goals.Claudia holds an MBA and a BS in Management.• Emerging Market Finance: Oversaw multimillion-dollar loan and equity portfolios, executed underwriting, and mobilized capital through cross-border syndications with multilateral banks and impact investors.• Donor-Funded Programs: Directed USAID, GIZ, and DEG-funded initiatives across Latin America and East Africa, ensuring compliance, financial performance, and operational excellence.• Accounting & Reporting: Delivered GAAP-compliant reporting for $1B+ in funds; co-led audits and improved efficiency by streamlining financial close and reporting systems.• Project Leadership: Launched subaward processes and new financial and operational systems, optimized procurement, and guided multicultural teams through project startups and crisis management.• Stakeholder Engagement: Built productive partnerships with governments, donors, and private sector leaders to expand access to finance, strengthen linkages, and drive inclusive growth.Fluent in English and Spanish, committed to multi-cultural integration, and recognized as a collaborative leader bridging the gap between financial strategy, operational execution, and development impact.

Experience

1. Mentor

   Alphamundi Foundation

   Sep 2025 — Present

   As a mentor in the Green Growth Alliance Program, I provide strategic guidance and business advisory support to climate-focused small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya. Through this initiative, I mentor Camino Ruiz, founder of Global Tilapia, a sustainable tilapia farming and fresh fish supply enterprise contributing to Kenya’s sustainable economy.

Education

• Marymount University

  MBA, Business

• University of Virginia Darden School of Business

  National Banking School, AICPA

• Universidad ESAN

  Business Professionals in Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

• CENFOTUR

  Administración Hotelera y de Turismo, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

• National Louis University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Skills

• Management
• Team Leadership
• Financial Planning
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Portfolio Management
• Investments
• Training
• Accounts Payable
• Budgets
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Entrepreneurship
• Internal Controls
• Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Corporate Finance
• International Development
• Financial Modeling