Elizabeth Heredia
About Elizabeth Heredia
Elizabeth Heredia is the Senior Manager of Capacity Building at REDF, with a background in economic development, financial inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
Current Title and Role at REDF
Elizabeth Heredia is the Senior Manager, Capacity Building at REDF, a role she has held since 2022. Based in Los Angeles, California, she is responsible for developing and implementing capacity-building programs. Her work focuses on strengthening the social enterprises that REDF supports, ensuring they have the skills, resources, and strategies to achieve sustainable impact.
Previous Experience at Bain & Company
Elizabeth Heredia has considerable experience at Bain & Company. She served as a Manager from 2021 to 2022, overseeing various projects and driving impactful business solutions. Before this, she worked as a Consultant from 2019 to 2021, providing strategic advice to clients on a range of issues. She also spent a short period as a Summer Associate in 2018. Her tenure at Bain & Company equipped her with robust analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling her to contribute effectively in high-pressure environments.
Role at FINCA Perú
Elizabeth Heredia served as an MBA Consultant at FINCA Perú from 2018 to 2019 in Huancavelica, Perú. During this period, she focused on economic development and financial inclusion projects, providing vital support to rural communities. Her role involved advising on sustainable business practices and helping to implement strategic initiatives to improve local economic conditions.
Educational Background
Elizabeth Heredia holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, earned between 2017 and 2019. Her studies focused on business administration with an emphasis on strategic management. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, obtained in 2012. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines.
Focus Areas and Expertise
Throughout her career, Elizabeth Heredia has maintained a strong focus on economic development, financial inclusion, environmental sustainability, and education. She has a proven track record of fostering collaborative partnerships to implement sustainable, measurable solutions. Specializing in strategic problem solving and capacity building, she has successfully managed projects of increasing complexity. Her diverse experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to deliver tangible results in a variety of settings.