Our Team
Our Team
Maria Moreno is the CEO of USA for IOM – UN Migration. As an attorney and nonprofit administration expert, Maria spent more than 15 years working in the international public and private sectors, focused on policy analysis and development, diplomacy and international cooperation and management. Over the last decade, Maria has been devoted to directing and growing private sector engagement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), including serving as the External Relations Liaison and Head of Private Sector Engagement in Washington.
Maria now serves as the leader of IOM’s nonprofit partner, USA for IOM, working to raise awareness and to mobilize much needed action in support of migrants and displaced persons worldwide. Her work includes strategic alliances with celebrities, philanthropists, private foundations, and corporations that join the response to humanitarian crises worldwide. Under her leadership, USA for IOM has mobilized millions of dollars to promote social innovation, to establish socioeconomic integration programs and to develop innovative solutions for the increasing impact of climate change.
Maria Moreno is the CEO of USA for IOM – UN Migration. As an attorney and nonprofit administration expert, Maria spent more than 15 years working in the international public and private sectors, focused on policy analysis and development, diplomacy and international cooperation and management. Over the last decade, Maria has been devoted to directing and growing private sector engagement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), including serving as the External Relations Liaison and Head of Private Sector Engagement in Washington.
Maria now serves as the leader of IOM’s nonprofit partner, USA for IOM, working to raise awareness and to mobilize much needed action in support of migrants and displaced persons worldwide. Her work includes strategic alliances with celebrities, philanthropists, private foundations, and corporations that join the response to humanitarian crises worldwide. Under her leadership, USA for IOM has mobilized millions of dollars to promote social innovation, to establish socioeconomic integration programs and to develop innovative solutions for the increasing impact of climate change.
Luciano oversees our flagship project with the Citi Foundation, coordinating activities in four Latin American countries with a focus on the socio-economic integration of Venezuelan migrants through mixed entrepreneurship. He is also responsible for presenting our program at major private sector events, the development of project proposals, research and development of new funding opportunities in the philanthropic sector.
Luciano entered the UN system through the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) as a Resource Mobilization Specialist, developing an automated system to raise the organizations resources from the US private sector. He holds a Masters in International Development from the Korbel School of International studies at the Denver University. During his free time, Luciano coaches a youth soccer team and loves cooking new Mexican recipes.
Sonia supports the negotiation and implementation of private sector funded projects, matching partners needs and expectations with IOM’s internal processes to materialize initiatives that will benefit the most vulnerables, with a special focus on migrants.
She has more than 10 years of experience in sales, marketing and project management in corporates, NGOs, social enterprises and international cooperation and holds an MBA from Hult International Business School (Shanghai) and a BA in Languages and Communications for Business, Territory and Tourism from Valle d’Aosta University (Italy).
She enjoys life travelling, volunteering, practicing mindfulness, trying food and meeting people from different countries.
Yenny develops Private Sector Partner Intelligence. Based on research, she analyzes opportunities for collaboration and recommends strategic lines to engage potential partners. Additionally, Yenny supports the development of project proposals.
Yenny started her professional experience in sales and marketing areas of companies. Later, she entered to UN System through United Nations on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) as a National Trade Consultant, establishing partnerships with companies to develop inclusive business. She holds a Master in Sustainable Business and Innovation from EADA Business School (Spain).
In her free time, she enjoys travelling, walking, and spending time with family.
Operations and Partnership Coordinator
Luciano oversees our flagship project with the Citi Foundation, coordinating activities in four Latin American countries with a focus on the socio-economic integration of Venezuelan migrants through mixed entrepreneurship. He is also responsible for presenting our program at major private sector events, the development of project proposals, research and development of new funding opportunities in the philanthropic sector.
Luciano entered the UN system through the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) as a Resource Mobilization Specialist, developing an automated system to raise the organizations resources from the US private sector. He holds a Masters in International Development from the Korbel School of International studies at the Denver University. During his free time, Luciano coaches a youth soccer team and loves cooking new Mexican recipes.
Sonia supports the negotiation and implementation of private sector funded projects, matching partners needs and expectations with IOM’s internal processes to materialize initiatives that will benefit the most vulnerables, with a special focus on migrants.
She has more than 10 years of experience in sales, marketing and project management in corporates, NGOs, social enterprises and international cooperation and holds an MBA from Hult International Business School (Shanghai) and a BA in Languages and Communications for Business, Territory and Tourism from Valle d’Aosta University (Italy).
She enjoys life travelling, volunteering, practicing mindfulness, trying food and meeting people from different countries.
As Communication Officer, Sandra guides development and implementation of the USA for IOM communication strategy. She spent more than 15 years in communications and reporting capacities with UN agencies and humanitarian organizations in Iraq, Mozambique, Central African Republic, Timor-Leste and Senegal. Sandra has an MA with a concentration in Humanitarian Issues from Columbia University Teachers College. She speaks Spanish, French, and Portuguese, and is originally from New York, USA. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and bicycle riding.
Mariana is in charge of developing USA for IOM’s social media and digital visibility strategy. As a Social Communications and Journalism graduate, she crafts innovative digital growth strategies and has worked with local organizations and brands, supporting communication initiatives through creative visuals. In her free time, she enjoys reading, learning new languages, and going to concerts.
As Communication Officer, Sandra guides development and implementation of the USA for IOM communication strategy. She spent more than 15 years in communications and reporting capacities with UN agencies and humanitarian organizations in Iraq, Mozambique, Central African Republic, Timor-Leste and Senegal. Sandra has an MA with a concentration in Humanitarian Issues from Columbia University Teachers College. She speaks Spanish, French, and Portuguese, and is originally from New York, USA. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and bicycle riding.
Mariana is in charge of developing USA for IOM’s social media and digital visibility strategy. As a Social Communications and Journalism graduate, she crafts innovative digital growth strategies and has worked with local organizations and brands, supporting communication initiatives through creative visuals. In her free time, she enjoys reading, learning new languages, and going to concerts.
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