Ileana is a finance transformation strategist and governance advisor with over 15 years of experience across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. She works at the intersection of finance, systems, and strategic leadership, helping organizations grow with clarity and resilience. Her background spans multinational corporations, telecom mergers, digital platforms, and consulting, but her journey began in the NGO world, working on sustainability, youth education, and community empowerment. That purpose has remained a throughline. As a board member at GACA, Ileana brings structure and strategic thinking to the mission, supporting operational growth, governance design, and long-term impact delivery. She is passionate about building systems that empower, not just support.