As a member of the Training and Engagement team, Alicia is responsible for fostering meaningful partnerships, identifying, designing, and delivering engagement initiatives for members and stakeholders across the ecosystem to cultivate global understanding of Blended Finance and drive impactful investment opportunities. Alicia joins Convergence with over 10 years experience across the financial services, media, and non-profit sectors and across multiple geographies. In her last role with AVPN in Singapore, Alicia worked directly with stakeholders across the spectrum of social investment, including development agencies, corporates, philanthropic foundations, impact investors as well as PE/VCs funds in support of their strategic initiatives. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from McGill University in Canada and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from NTU in Singapore, Alicia’s specific area of interest and expertise lies at the intersection of profit and development and in cultivating community, facilitating important connections and providing valuable insights to catalyze impact.