Monica Araya

Monica Araya has worked with leaders in government, business, philanthropy, and advocacy to accelerate climate action, with a focus on Latin America, Europe, and the U.S., for over 25 years. Most recently, Monica served as the executive director of the European Climate Foundation’s (ECF) international programs and was a member of the organization’s Executive Management Team. She oversaw work and grant-making in the areas of trade, diplomacy, decarbonization plans, and global climate politics in that capacity. She has worked as a strategist for several initiatives, boards, and international campaigns. She is a director on the Natural Resources Governance Institute (NRGI)’s Governing Board, a member of the Advisory Board at the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, and a Member of the Governing Board of the Meliore Foundation. She is a member of Drive Electric’s Steering Committee, composed of key strategic philanthropies, helped develop Costa Rica’s national decarbonization plan and was a Special Adviser to the High-Level Champion for Climate Action at COP26.