Valentina Meléndez Meléndez
About Valentina Meléndez Meléndez
Valentina Meléndez Meléndez is an experienced credit analyst currently working at Root Capital in Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 2018. She has a background in credit analysis and nutrition, with previous roles at Banco Agrario De Colombia and Provimi S.a. in Colombia.
Work at Root Capital
Valentina Meléndez Meléndez has been employed at Root Capital since 2018, serving as an Analista De Crédits. In this role, she contributes to the organization's mission of supporting sustainable agricultural businesses in Latin America and Africa. Her work involves analyzing credit applications and assessing the financial health of potential borrowers. Root Capital focuses on providing financial services to underserved communities, and Meléndez plays a key role in ensuring that funding is directed to viable projects.
Previous Experience in Credit Analysis
Prior to her current position, Meléndez worked at Banco Agrario De Colombia in various roles related to credit analysis. She served as a Profesional Universitario De Análisis De Crédito from 2012 to 2017, where she gained extensive experience in evaluating creditworthiness and managing financial assessments. In 2016, she briefly held the position of Profesional Senior De Análisis De Crédito for four months, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Experience in Nutrition
Valentina Meléndez Meléndez began her career in the nutrition sector, working as a Nutricionista De Planta at Provimi S.A. in Colombia from 2011 to 2012. In this role, she focused on nutritional analysis and the formulation of feed products. This early experience provided her with a solid foundation in agricultural practices and the importance of nutrition in livestock management.
Education at Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Meléndez completed her higher education at Universidad Nacional De Colombia, where she studied from 2005 to 2011. Her academic background equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge in finance and agriculture, which she later applied in her professional roles in credit analysis and nutrition.