We’re delighted to welcome Flavio Figueiredo as our new Board Director in the US! Flavio is the Managing Director and Global Head of Foreign Exchange at Citi, where he leads the firm’s global FX sales and trading operations. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Flavio brings with him a remarkable journey that began with Citi in 1989. Over the years, he has held a range of leadership roles across finance, private equity, and trading in Latin America and the Americas. His deep expertise, global perspective, and commitment to impactful leadership will be invaluable as EMpower continues to grow and deepen its support for young people across emerging markets. Welcome to the EMpower community, Flavio, we’re thrilled to have you with us! ✨ (fb)

What happens when women from finance, philanthropy, and the next generation come together to break taboos? Powerful conversations. Bold ideas. A collective push for change. On March 26, at EMpower’s Women’s Lunch and Panel, we opened a conversation that young people everywhere should have access to: sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender equity—this time with a focus on Colombia. With an inspiring panel featuring Mariana Sanz de Santamaría Franco, Founder & Director of our grantee partner, Poderosas Colombia, Cynthia Steele, President & CEO of EMpower, and moderator Patricia Ahn, Board Director at EMpower US, we explored how locally led NGOs, the EM finance sector, and EMpower are working together to dismantle stigma, empower young women, and bring boys and men into the conversation as allies. A huge thank you to Basak Yavuz, Board Director at EMpower US, for making this gathering possible and to every woman who showed up, not just in presence but in purpose. Your voices, networks, and leadership are driving the open dialogue and collective action needed for a more equitable future. 👉 Swipe through for glimpses from the day! ✨ (fb)