Raul Zepeda
About Raul Zepeda
Raul Zepeda is an Oficial De Cadena De Valor De Café for the Cosecha Azul project at Catholic Relief Services, where he has worked since 2016. He has prior experience in agricultural projects and marketing, having worked with Catholic Relief Services and IICA, and holds degrees from the Universidad de El Salvador.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Raul Zepeda currently serves as Oficial De Cadena De Valor De Café for the Cosecha Azul project at Catholic Relief Services. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the organization's efforts in enhancing coffee value chains. His work focuses on improving the livelihoods of coffee producers through sustainable practices and market access.
Previous Experience at Catholic Relief Services
From 2014 to 2016, Raul Zepeda worked at Catholic Relief Services as Técnico en Agroempresas for the 'Del Café al Chocolate' project. During his tenure in Baltimore, Maryland, he was involved in initiatives aimed at transitioning coffee producers to chocolate production, enhancing economic opportunities for local farmers.
Experience at IICA
Raul Zepeda worked at the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) as Técnico en Comercialización from 2011 to 2013. His role involved supporting agricultural commercialization strategies, which aimed to improve market access for farmers and enhance agricultural productivity.
Education at Universidad de El Salvador
Raul Zepeda studied at Universidad de El Salvador, completing two separate periods of education. He attended from 2000 to 2006 for six years, followed by another two years from 2014 to 2016. His academic background has provided him with the foundational knowledge necessary for his roles in agricultural development and commercialization.