Nathyeli Acuna

About Nathyeli Acuna

Strategic program leader with 15+ years of experience driving global initiatives in social development, climate resilience, institutional strengthening and infrastructure. Skilled in leading cross-sector partnerships, managing high-value portfolios, and translating policy into measurable impact across Latin America and the Caribbean and Sub-Saharan Africa. Adept at aligning strategy with execution, securing stakeholder buy-in, and delivering data-informed solutions in energy, infrastructure, and economic empowerment. Proven communicator and bilingual leader fluent in English and Spanish. I have a Master\'s degree in Urban Economics and a strong background in economics and international relations. I have developed analytical, creative, and resourceful skills that enable me to conduct policy assessments, provide technical assistance, and produce knowledge products. I have also contributed to promoting leadership and empowerment globally through capacity building, networking, and advocacy activities.

Experience

1. Senior Consultant

   The World Bank Group

   Jul 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• Universidad Torcuato Di Tella

  Master's degree Urban Economics, Economics

  2010 — 2012

• Universidad de Costa Rica UCR

  Bachelor's degree, Economics

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Microfinance
• Politics
• Ms Project
• Stata
• Government
• Project Management
• Cooperación Internacional
• Planificación Estratégica
• Investigación Y Desarrollo
• Statistics
• Research
• Proposal Writing
• Economía
• Economic Development
• Español
• Marketing
• Analysis
• Economics
• Finance
• Data Reporting
• Análisis
• International Relations
• English
• Macroeconomics
• Relaciones Internacionales
• Spss
• Inglés
• Spanish
• Analytics
• Econometrics
• Strategic Planning
• Proactivity
• América Latina
• Data Research
• Microeconomics
• Program Evaluation
• Latin America