Elsa Cortijo Aragon
About Elsa Cortijo Aragon
Elsa Cortijo Aragon is a Business Development Manager with extensive experience in agricultural development and investment analysis. She has worked at Root Capital in various roles since 2013 and holds a Master's degree in Rural Development and Project Engineering from CIHEAM Montpellier.
Current Role at Root Capital
Elsa Cortijo Aragon currently serves as the Business Development Manager at Root Capital. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting agricultural enterprises in developing countries. In her role, she focuses on identifying growth opportunities and fostering partnerships that align with Root Capital's objectives.
Previous Experience at Root Capital
Prior to her current role, Elsa worked at Root Capital in various capacities. She served as a Business Development Officer from 2014 to 2020, where she played a key role in expanding the organization's outreach and impact. Before that, she was an Innovation and Investment Analyst for 11 months in 2013 to 2014, where she contributed to the analysis and development of investment strategies.
Education and Expertise
Elsa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. She furthered her education at CIHEAM Montpellier, earning a Master of Science in Project Engineering and Public Policy from 2008 to 2010. This academic background provides her with a strong foundation in agricultural development and project management.
Experience at CIRAD and World Bank Group
In 2009, Elsa worked at CIRAD as a Tesista de máster for 8 months in Montpellier, France, where she gained practical experience in agricultural research. Additionally, she served as a consultant for the World Bank Group in 2010 for 6 months in Ayacucho, Peru, where she contributed to projects aimed at improving rural development.