Cate Ambrose is CEO and Board Member of EMPEA, the global industry association for private capital in emerging markets. Members include 300+ fund managers, institutional investors, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, development finance institutions, and industry advisors who manage more

Holly Radel is a Managing Director for Institutional Relations & Membership at EMPEA, including managing the organization’s operations, strategic direction and growth initiatives. In this role, Holly handles including directing EMPEA's investor relations activities and develop its global community of

Jeff Schlapinski is the Managing Director of Research at EMPEA, where he leads a team producing industry data, analysis and in-depth reporting on private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real assets investing in emerging economies. In addition to providing bi-annual

Julie Ruvolo is Managing Director of Venture Capital at EMPEA. In this role, she manages venture investor relationships globally, runs venture/tech-related programs, facilitates early stage investor meetings, and oversees tech reports for investors. She is a regular presenter and speaker

Caitlin Mitchell is Managing Director of Marketing & Communications for EMPEA. In this role, she is responsible for working with the organization’s executive team to design and implement the organizational calendar. She also leads the marketing and communications team to

Belgica De Los Santos is Director of Finance & Operations for EMPEA. In this role she is responsible for the organization’s financial, accounting, and operational functions, including member billing, audits, and budgeting.

Belgica also heads up Finance & Operations for the

Kaela Kennedy is Director of Events for EMPEA where is responsible for the planning and execution of member conferences and programs.

Kaela is also is the Director of Events for the Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America (LAVCA) where

Olivia Drouhaut is the Manager of Programs & Business Development at EMPEA, where she is responsible for organizing and coordinating conferences, trainings and web seminars within EMPEA’s programs portfolio, including the IFC/EMPEA Global Private Equity Conference, the Private Equity in

Paulina Portilla serves as Executive Assistant to EMPEA CEO, Cate Ambrose. Paulina is also the Office Manager in New York, where she supports the EMPEA and LAVCA team, including work with marketing and communications and events and programs. She obtained

Megan Smith is a Manager of Programs & Business Development at EMPEA, where she is responsible for organizing and programming conferences, trainings, and webinars, including the IFC/EMPEA Global Private Equity Conference, the Sustainable Investing in Emerging Markets Summit, and the

Sabrina is a Manager at EMPEA, where she covers the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, as well as the wider emerging market Impact Investing and ESG space. Sabrina graduated from the London School of Economics and Columbia University’s Dual

Anissa Eleuterio is a Marketing & Communications Associate at EMPEA, where she delivers detailed and comprehensive marketing and communication plans across a variety of platforms. Prior to joining EMPEA, Anissa managed a video production department and an editorial team for

Dina Kavaleuski is the Sr. Analyst of Finance & Operations for EMPEA. In this role, she is responsible for the management of the organization's financial, accounting, and operational functions, which include member billing, company audits, and annual budgeting.

Prior to joining

Alan Williams is a Marketing Associate at EMPEA. He is responsible for supporting the Marketing & Communications department in addressing the global marketing and communications needs of the organization. As an associate he assists with the development and execution of

Katherine Stepanian is a Research Analyst at EMPEA, where she covers China, as well as Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). She obtained her B.A. from George Washington University, majoring in International Economics with a

Ashton Adams is a Research Analyst at EMPEA, where she covers India and Pan-Emerging markets. Ashton obtained an MSc in Research for International Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, graduating with merit. Her

Catherine O'Connor is a Research Analyst at EMPEA, where she covers China. She earned her master's degree in International Economics and Political Economy from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and completed a certificate in Chinese and American Studies

Alex Fichter is a Research Analyst at EMPEA, where he covers private capital in Emerging Asia and contributes to EMPEA’s industry data collection and report generation. Alex previously worked as a Research Analyst with an investment advisory firm in China

Steven Okun, EMPEA’s ASEAN Representative, is Founder and CEO of Singapore-based APAC Advisors, a public affairs consultancy working with clients on ESG, sustainability and stakeholder engagement. Steve has lived and worked in Asia since 2003, most recently for EMPEA member