Patricia Funegra-McKnew

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT PATRICIA FUNEGRA-MCKNEW

I have built my career around addressing some of today’s most urgent social and economic challenges, expanding financial inclusion, democratizing access to capital, and fostering sustainable, equitable economic growth. My work spans impact investing, philanthropy, and systemic economic transformation, with a particular focus on driving economic justice in historically underserved communities across the U.S, Latin America, and beyond. These challenges require innovative thinking, strategic partnerships, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across sectors. As a founder, entrepreneur, strategic fundraiser, and a professional in investor relations, I have successfully led organizations from vision to execution, mobilizing millions in philanthropic and impact capital, designing scalable investment-readiness frameworks, and bridging the gap between high-net-worth investors, financial institutions, and mission-driven enterprises. A core strength of my work is my ability to leverage a vast global network of philanthropists, impact investors, and institutional funders to advance transformative initiatives. I have cultivated relationships with key stakeholders across the U.S, the Middle East, and Europe, strategically aligning capital with high-impact projects that drive systemic change. My expertise lies in crafting funding strategies that integrate philanthropy, venture capital, and development finance to drive sustained impact. I have collaborated with global institutions, multilateral organizations, and pioneering funders to dismantle barriers to capital and catalyze transformative investments that rewire economic systems for equity, resilience, and sustainability. At the crossroads of philanthropy and impact investing, I am committed to ensuring that financial resources are deployed strategically to drive systemic change and create lasting economic opportunity