Our Team
A diverse group of dynamic individuals make up the COSA team.
We share some things in common:
- A high level of personal initiative and passion for creating a more sustainable world
- A strong set of world-class skills and a commitment to doing great work
- A deep respect for scientific methods and for the value of diverse perspectives
- An affinity for being practical and having a sense of humor
Daniele Giovannucci leads the network of global partnerships that are a hallmark of its participatory learning process…
President & Co-Founder
Mica brings 25 years of senior level management experience to her work. Mica has coordinated COSA’s…
Special Project Advisor
Melanie Chiara supports the COSA Finance Manager to ensure the timely and accurate organization of our financial…
Administration
Sylvia Calfat has over a decade of specialized experience in the agricultural sector working with producer organizations…
Keith is an Impact and Evaluation Specialist with a considerable track record in both research and…
Senior Research Advisor
Carlos is an economist with a passion for rural development. He has over a decade of experience…
Regional Research Coordinator for Latin America
Agustín Escobar establishes and coordinates various aspects of Monitoring and Traceability projects in the field…
Matthew Himmel has a decade and half experience working in agriculture and development…
Senior Project Manager
As COSA’s Business Development and Advisory Program Associate, Fredeline Joseph efficiently plans, coordinates, and executes a…
Graduating in May 2015 with honors from College of the Holy Cross, Patrick brings a Bachelor of Arts…
Operations Associate
Friedrich von Kirchbach brings 30 years of leadership experience with the WTO-affiliated International…
Senior Advisor
Francesca brings nearly two decades of experience in international development and education…
Advisor
Ruhi is a COSA Research Associate primarily working on the development and advancement of COSA’s sustainability indicators and metrics
Jessica Mullan leads diverse aspects of our advanced measurement systems including the work on…
Senior Measurement Systems Manager
Pavel has been working in the field of Information Technology since 2005, and brings unique skills…
Software and Technology Consultant
Saurin leads work with dozens of global organizations that are formulating diagnostic tools with COSA to better understand…
Director of Partner Relations
Glenn’s principal focus has been rural and indigenous communities principally for the Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP)…
Research Assistant
Hubert Peri leads the development of COSA’s Data Science Systems and its Learning Community Portals. For nearly a decade…
Knowledge and Innovation Manager
Gayatri brings in-depth experience designing and managing policy research projects in developing country contexts…
Advisor
Pablo brings valuable expertise and supply chain leadership to COSA as a Senior Advisor. Pablo managed the Starbucks…
Senior Advisor
Louise brings several decades of diverse management experience to the position. Most recently she played a key role as Associate…
Director of Administration
Jim has operated as the Chief Financial Officer for several multi-million dollar corporations in his 35-year career. He holds…
Financial Manager
Chris has been a leader and pioneer in the international consumer products, retail and technology industries for more than 25 years…
Director of Global Operations
Elena is an economist with significant experience in research and a passion for agricultural and development economics…
Coordinator for Resilience Research
Gabriela is an expert in agroecology and its practical applications with 25 years of experience as a Professor of Agroecology…
Advisor
Vivek’s focus is on a landscape approach to water, energy and food security and how this is affected by the implementation of…
Research Associate
Audra shapes COSA’s content and messaging and how best to communicate its work to increase awareness of COSA information…
Communications