Christina Espinosa

Bio

Clean cooking leader driving energy access and policy innovation across Latin America and Africa. Founder and CEO of GenteGas and Director of Clean Cooking at World Central Kitchen. With 15+ years of experience in behavior change, financing, and partnership design, I work at the intersection of energy, equity, and impact—building solutions that last and elevating voices often left out of the energy transition.

• Director of Clean Cooking

  World Central Kitchen - Full-time From May 2019 to Present

  •Develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives to advance clean cooking solutions, in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.rn•Lead and manage a staff and contractors.rn•Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of clean cooking projects and programs, ensuring alignment with best practices, standards, and objectives.rn•Drive innovation and research in clean cooking.rn•Build and maintain relationships with donors, funders, and other stakeholders to secure funding.

• CEO & Founder

  GenteGas S.A. - Full-time From March 2010 to Present

  •Develop and implement vision and mission.rn•Lead fundraising efforts and secure impact investments to support growth.rn•Build and nurture strategic partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, private sector and other stakeholders.rn•Provide leadership and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and social impact.rn•Oversee all aspects of operations, including budgeting, financial planning, and risk management.

• Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies

  University of the Pacific From August 2008 to August 2010
• Associates

  Diablo Valley College From January 2001 to May 2007
• Multimedia and Women Studies Honors

  McMaster University From September 2003 to June 2004

• Spanish
• English

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