Esther Pan Sloane

Esther Pan Sloane is an experienced professional currently serving as an Advisory Board Member for the Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program since March 2022 and as Managing Director of the Avenue Sustainable Solutions Fund at Avenue Capital Group since January 2022. Esther is also a member of Chief, an organization supporting women in leadership, since February 2021. Previously, Esther held the position of Head of Partnerships, Policy, and Communications at the United Nations Capital Development Fund from October 2016 to December 2021, managing a global team and fostering partnerships for innovative ventures. Esther’s diplomatic experience includes serving at the U.S. Department of State from September 2006 to September 2016 in various international locations. Early career roles included positions as Staff Writer at the Council on Foreign Relations and Researcher/Reporter at Newsweek. Esther holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and English from Stanford University, a Certificate in Impact Investing from the University of Cape Town, and a Master's degree in Theater and Performance from the same institution, where Esther received a Fulbright Fellowship.