Maria Laura Florido

Maria Laura Florido serves as an Investment Manager at Impact Earth since January 2024, co-leading operations for the Amazon Biodiversity Fund, which focuses on sustainable investments in the Brazilian Amazon. Previously, Maria served as an Impact Investing Officer at Oikocredit, where responsibilities included managing an investment portfolio with a strong emphasis on financial, social, and environmental analysis. Maria's experience spans various roles, including Impact Investing Coordinator and Senior Impact Investing Analyst at SITAWI Finanças do Bem, Project Manager at AVSI BRASIL, and positions in project management and business support at organizations such as Ink Inspira, Nave à Vela, Whirlpool Corporation, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Maria holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and a Post-Graduation in Social Innovation Management from Amani Institute.