Global Shaper @ Global Shapers is an initiative of the World Economic Forum, a community of millennial leaders in more than 450 hubs in 169 countries around the globe. Andrea is the Curator of the Austin, Texas Hub, a group of Austinites under 30 across a healthcare, education, tech, research, finance, film, food and bev, and design. The Hub operates like a think tank of millennial leaders, who conjure up projects to give back to the community. From October 2013 to Present (2 years 1 month) Austin, Texas AreaProduct Marketing & Delivery Consultant @ Andrea drives product marketing in the Commerce Group at CognitiveScale, shaping the solutions around cognitive search and cognitive personalization, and powering executive insights from multi-structured data. She drives partnerships with an ecosystem of content providers, and owns delivery for Cognitive Commerce deployments for grocery stores, department stores, and apparel retailers. From March 2015 to Present (8 months) Austin, Texas AreaDirector, Special Projects @ Andrea joined CognitiveScale as an apprentice to the Executive Chairman and CEO of the company, running a variety of special projects around communications, marketing, investor relations, operations, and most importantly- Formula 1. Andrea developed key partnerships with an extensive ecosystem of content providers to bring in structured and unstructured data for Cognitive Cloud projects, and helped carve the first cognitive solutions in procurement and supply chain management. From October 2014 to March 2015 (6 months) Austin, Texas AreaAustin Metro Director @ The Cleantech Open is the world's largest accelerator for clean technology startups. We find, fund, and foster entrepreneurs addressing our most pressing energy challenges. Andrea led operations for the Austin Metro Region- recruiting startups, mentors, and sponsors to take part in the competition. From February 2014 to October 2014 (9 months) Austin, TXExecutive Director @ CleanTX was launched by the Austin Technology Incubator, Austin Energy, and the Austin Chamber of Commerce in 2007 to serve as the convening force for an emerging industry in what is now one of the most prominent hubs of cleantech innovation in the US. During her time as ED Andrea lead collaborative projects between UT, Austin Energy, Pecan Street, and utilities, universities and cleantech startups in Europe, opening up an international platform for Central Texas companies to exchange energy solutions with an ecosystem of partners overseas. Recruited clean energy companies from the US and abroad to participate in the incubator and accelerator programs for clean energy startups in Texas. From November 2013 to October 2014 (1 year) Austin, TexasDirector of Development @ Andrea joined CleanTX in early 2013 as Director of Development, overseeing all fundraising and marketing activities for the 501c3. Andrea was able to mobilize an ecosystem of key clean energy industry partners to double the organization's operating budget and expand their programming. From March 2013 to November 2013 (9 months) Austin, TexasSustainable Development Consultant @ Greenview Advisors is an energy and sustainability consulting firm based in Singapore that serves the hospitality industry in Asia. As a consultant for Greenview Andrea led research in food, water, and sustainability, plastics, chemicals, and waste. From September 2012 to May 2013 (9 months) Austin, TXPrivate Chef @ The Pedruxella Gran is a beautiful 13th Century estate on the Spanish island of Mallorca, where Andrea lived for a season and worked as a farm-to-table private chef. Her clients were mostly German and English tourists, and an American family that owned the estate. Mediterranean menu, fresh organic ingredients, and an incredibly fortunate opportunity to pursue a passion for cooking in her favorite part of the world :) From June 2012 to September 2012 (4 months) Pollensa de Mallorca, SpainBusiness Development Manager @ As business development manager at AGRION I was responsible for membership sales and driving content across renewables, smart grid, energy efficiency and the whole suite of clean technologies. This organization, an international network for energy & sustainability professionals, was providing opportunities for discussion between cleantech clusters in New York, San Francisco, Paris, Frankfurt and Beijing. From September 2011 to June 2012 (10 months) New York, New YorkMarketing Manager @ From July 2011 to June 2012 (1 year) New York, New YorkTeach for America @ From August 2008 to May 2011 (2 years 10 months) New York, New YorkSales Associate @ From June 2009 to October 2009 (5 months) Greater New York City AreaDenali Park Ops @ From May 2007 to August 2007 (4 months) Denali Park, AlaskaDenali Park Ops @ Destination guide in Denali National Park, Alaska with Royal Caribbean's land tour company: Royal Celebrity Tours. Arranged travel logistics for 1000+ tourists per week traveling through Denali National Park. From May 2006 to August 2006 (4 months) Denali Park, Alaska

B.A, Environmental Science and Policy; Earth & Ocean Science @ Duke University From 2004 to 2008 Amazon Resource Management and Human Ecology @ School for International Training Andrea Ricaurte is skilled in: Spanish, Portuguese, Sustainability, Social Media Marketing, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Sustainable Development, Cleantech, Sustainable Business, Nonprofits, Strategic Partnerships, Alternative Energy, Business Development, Business Strategy, Climate Change, Community Outreach, Corporate Social..., Energy Policy, Marketing, Smart Grid, Social Media, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Sustainability..., Sustainable Energy, Strategy, Social Entrepreneurship, Environmental Issues, Carbon, Fundraising