Maria Pascual is a seasoned international development specialist with over 30 years of experience in organizational engineering, capacity building, and institutional development across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. She brings deep expertise in structuring systems that support both for-profit and government-led initiatives.  She has an extensive record in generating inclusive prosperity in agriculture, industry and service sectors.  At Veridicor, Maria is responsible for making business architecture the glue that binds the different aspects of the company, including strategy, operational structure, services, data management, partnerships, and others, always through tight collaboration with all Veridicor team leaders.

Slavka Stojanovska brings over 18 years of international experience spanning the security sector, international development, and private enterprise. Known for forging high-impact partnerships and navigating complex regulatory environments, Slavka has worked with institutions such as WHO, OSCE, and USAID—collaborating with senior government officials and diplomatic actors to drive sustainable, measurable outcomes.

Her past roles include serving as VP of Business Development at a private consulting firm, where she advised on market expansion, secured strategic alliances, and supported clients operating in high-risk and transitional settings. Slavka has also consulted on EU-funded social and policy initiatives, deepening her expertise in stakeholder engagement and public sector alignment.

Multilingual and skilled in leading diverse teams, Slavka’s cross-sector insight and global network make her a trusted advisor in Veridicor’s mission to support responsible, resilient operations worldwide.

Rob Karpati is a seasoned finance executive with over 35 years of global experience in strategic transformation and business process optimization. He has led cross-cultural initiatives to align diverse stakeholders and unlock shared value, using finance as a driver of systemic improvement. Rob champions a balanced, win/win approach that integrates corporate, regulatory, and community interests for long-term, sustainable outcomes. As a Partner at The Blended Capital Group, he is currently focused on transforming the global artisanal mining sector to realize its financial, social, and environmental potential. As a Veridicor Advisory Board member, Rob brings deep insight into impact finance and ecosystem design to advance the organization’s mission.

Luis Flores specializes in the design and implementation of sustainable agriculture projects, from site selection to linking farmers and processors with end markets. He brings decades of expertise at the intersection of land and water use, stakeholder participation, socio-economic wellbeing, and the evolving needs of the mining and energy sectors. Luis is an international development professional with 25 years of experience spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. A strategic thinker, he combines field expertise with research to address complex, multi-stakeholder challenges. Throughout his career, he has led major programs, built strategic alliances, and expanded market access across diverse industries.

Nasrullah Ahmadzai is a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) specialist with over 18 years of experience working across South and Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. He has led large-scale evaluations and data systems for USAID, the World Bank, and Oxfam, and served as COR at USAID/Afghanistan, overseeing $64 million in MEL contracts. Nasrullah combines field-tested stakeholder analysis with cutting-edge AI tools, such as NLP and sentiment analysis, to generate deep, actionable insights. He brings a rare blend of technical precision and cultural fluency to complex stakeholder environments. At Veridicor, he advances stakeholder diagnostics, adaptive learning, and strategic foresight to strengthen legitimacy, mitigate reputational risk, and inform decision-making in dynamic operational contexts.

Donato Peña is a seasoned international development expert with nearly three decades of experience across Latin America and South Asia. His expertise spans monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, stakeholder analysis, and results-based program design. At Veridicor, Donato leads the Monitoring and Evaluation practice and curates the “News of the Week” platform, providing strategic insights on global license-to-operate trends. A former USAID advisor and Peruvian government official, he has worked across sectors including alternative development, youth empowerment, agriculture, and private sector engagement. Donato holds advanced degrees in economics and social management and is also a certified soccer coach, using sport as a tool to build trust and strengthen community resilience. 

Liliana H. Gil is a purpose-driven development specialist with deep expertise in economic growth, social inclusion, and sustainable development, particularly within emerging and entrepreneurial ecosystems. She specializes in designing and implementing high-impact programs that reduce inequality, empower women and youth, generate economic growth, and support environmental sustainability. Skilled in strategic planning, partnership development, and social impact advisory, Liliana has built strong alliances with governments, multilateral organizations, and private sector leaders including Starbucks, Walmart, Cisco, and Microsoft. With a strong focus on innovation, resilience, and measurable impact, she is passionate about leveraging entrepreneurship and inclusive business models to create lasting and meaningful change.