Executive Director: Lic. Luciana Etel Gineste

She has a Bachelor’s Degree from the Argentine Catholic University (UCA). She is an Associate Professor of the subjects “Economy for Decision Making" and "Poverty and Inequality" at UCA. She taught the subjects “Argentine Economy”, “Introduction to Micro Economy" and "Introduction to Macro Economy" at UCA.She has wide experience in the area of Microfinance in the public and private sectors.
She is a researcher, author and lecturer of several works on that subject, namely: “The Microcredit in Argentina. A study of its characteristics and results”, in the book “Microcredit against social exclusion: alternative financing experiences in Europe and Latin America.”

She is a collaborator of the Grameen Foundation (Aldeas) Argentina during the 2002-2005 period.
She is a representative of the Argentine Catholic University in the program Alfa (European Union) – Red Aura of Microcredit.
She has a vast experience in the elaboration and implementation of local development and international cooperation programs.