Carla Koffel
About Carla Koffel
Carla Koffel serves as the Governance and Impact Director at Amazonia Impact Ventures and has over 20 years of experience in international development and corporate law. She has held various leadership roles, including Country Director positions in Tajikistan and Bahrain, and has contributed to social impact assessments and initiatives across multiple regions.
Work at Amazonia Impact Ventures
Carla Koffel serves as the Governance & Impact Director and Co-Founder at Amazonia Impact Ventures since 2020. In this role, she focuses on impact investments aimed at the protection and regeneration of the Amazon Rainforest. Her work involves supporting farmers and forest people's enterprises, as well as promoting bio-economy initiatives. The organization is dedicated to creating sustainable economic opportunities that align with environmental conservation efforts.
Education and Expertise
Carla Koffel has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of International and Community Development from Deakin University. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of Technology Sydney. Koffel has pursued further studies in Human Rights Law at the European University Institute and participated in the Community Leadership Programme in India at The University of Queensland. She has also completed the Oxford Fintech Programme and the Oxford Social Finance Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Background
Carla Koffel has over 20 years of experience in the fields of international development and corporate law. Her career includes significant roles such as Country Director for Coram International in Tajikistan and Bahrain, and Executive Director at The Pearl Initiative. Koffel has worked with various international donors, including the United Nations and the Gates Foundation, managing grants and conducting social impact assessments across multiple jurisdictions.
Achievements
Koffel has contributed to various initiatives focused on human rights, child protection, and women's empowerment. She has served on the board of the United Nations Global Compact Local Network in the UAE and is currently a Steering Committee Member at the Coalition for Private Investment in Conservation (CPIC). Her work has involved establishing impact monitoring frameworks and conducting social impact evaluations funded by international organizations.
Professional Roles and Contributions
In addition to her role at Amazonia Impact Ventures, Carla Koffel is the Managing Counsel at Koffels Solicitors & Barristers and a Senior Consultant at Nistad Financial Services. She is also a Board Member of the Network for Sustainable Financial Markets (#NSFMNextGen). Koffel specializes in promoting good corporate governance practices and ethical supply chain management, contributing her expertise to both global companies and SMEs.