Victor Cortez
About Victor Cortez
Victor Cortez serves as the Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at Water Mission, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in program management and leadership roles across various organizations, including Save the Children and Food for the Hungry, Inc.
Work at Water Mission
Victor Cortez serves as the Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at Water Mission. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's mission to provide sustainable water solutions in the region. His role involves overseeing projects and initiatives aimed at improving access to clean water and sanitation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Organizations
Before joining Water Mission, Victor Cortez worked at Food for the Hungry, Inc. in various capacities. He was the Regional Director for Latin America & the Caribbean from 2010 to 2017, where he managed regional operations. He also served as the Leadership Development Senior Director from 2017 to 2022, focusing on enhancing leadership capabilities within the organization. Earlier in his career, he was the National Director for Food for the Hungry in Guatemala from 2007 to 2010 and worked at Save the Children as a Program Manager from 2004 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Victor Cortez holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad Nur. He also studied Riego y Drenaje at Universidad Autónoma Juan Misael Saracho, where he earned his degree as an Ingeniero Agrónomo. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in management and agricultural engineering, which supports his work in the nonprofit sector.
Career Timeline
Victor Cortez's career spans over 18 years in the nonprofit sector. He began his professional journey at Save the Children from 2004 to 2007. He then transitioned to Food for the Hungry, Inc., where he held multiple roles from 2007 to 2022, including National Director in Guatemala and Regional Director for Latin America & the Caribbean. In 2022, he joined Water Mission as the Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean.