Our Team

Colleagues and clients know Arvil Gonzalez as a "serial brainstormer", and a leader who thrives on creating innovative solutions to complex global challenges. With an 18-year track record in international development and emerging markets, Arvil specializes in climate resilience, sustainable energy, and economic growth. Whether managing large-scale portfolios, as he did during his time at USAID overseeing $114.5 million in energy and economic projects, or leading strategic initiatives at Innovinculum Advisory Group, Arvil leverages deep technical expertise and blended finance to mobilize change. He brings a global perspective to his work, connecting institutional leaders with emerging technologies to drive sustainable market transformation across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

As a visionary biologist and climate change specialist with over 15 years of experience, Andrea Navas brings a wealth of expertise in multi-actor environmental governance and ecosystem-based management to Innovinculum Advisory Group She excels in bridging the gap between scientific knowledge, grassroots communities, governments, and multilateral partners to co-create respectful, nature-based solutions. Andrea has a proven track record of driving strategic system design and mobilizing significant climate and biodiversity financing, securing tens of millions of dollars for conservation and local development while successfully orchestrating multisectoral dialogues and consensus-building processes across Mesoamerica. By harmoniously integrating technical rigor with a deep commitment to ethical leadership, social safeguards, and genuine community participation, she effectively transforms complex environmental challenges into lasting, community-driven impact.

Any modern market analysi will include consideration of China's role as an industrial powerhouse and the risk and benefits that come with doing business with Chinese industries.  Jake comes to Innovinculum Advisory Group with over a decade of experience working in China-related fields. Ranging from the political sphere to KYC (Know Your Customer) and enhanced due diligence he partners cultural intelligence and China-specific compliance to provide insights necessary to verify entities, decode corporate structures, and secure high-stakes business deals in complex jurisdictions.

Jorge specializes in driving growth where corporate strategy meets economic policy. With over 20 years of deep expertise in investment identification and market design, he empowers CEOs, institutional investors, and policymakers to navigate complex global landscapes with precision. His work focuses on high-impact initiatives ranging from industrial policy and energy infrastructure to supply chain optimization, ensuring that every strategy is not only ambitious but investment-ready and actionable.

Jeff Leitner is a seasoned business development, capture, and proposal professional with a foundation in aerospace engineering and decades of experience securing high-stakes competitive business. He has partnered with diverse government and private sector clients to refine capture processes, deliver winning proposals, and implement strategic growth initiatives. With a unique ability to translate complex technical requirements into compelling narratives, Jeff excels at coaching teams through oral presentations and bid strategies. His expertise in transforming business development operations and mentoring staff ensures organizations consistently deliver high-quality solutions in the public sector. Jeff has led strategic capture efforts and proposal operations for organizations managing portfolios of up to $1.5 billion, including successful wins for multi-award contracts approaching $1 billion.

Indyra Gonzalez de Chinchilla is a senior procurement, contracts, and compliance professional with over 30 years of experience managing complex acquisition processes and regulated portfolios of up to US$100M. Specializing in U.S. Government regulatory frameworks, she excels at transforming intricate requirements into transparent, auditable, and compliant procurement processes. Currently serving as Director of Procurement, Compliance, and Partnership Arrangements, Indyra provides strategic advice on contract structures and market-entry initiatives. She is now seeking to leverage her extensive expertise in full-cycle procurement, vendor management, and operational compliance to drive impact within the private, nonprofit, or multilateral sectors.

Jennifer Kane is a Senior Biodiversity and Blue Economy Advisor with over a decade of experience bridging the gap between high-level policy, finance, and community-led conservation. She leverages a multidisciplinary background by combining rigorous scientific training, public policy expertise, and creative communication to help non-profits, businesses, and funds navigate complex nature-positive transitions. Previously, as a senior leader at USAID, she co-authored the 2024 USAID Biodiversity Policy and provided technical direction for global portfolios exceeding US$350 million, leading critical work in ocean finance, coastal resilience, and biodiversity integration. A proven convener and connector who excels at translating complex data into actionable strategy, Jennifer is dedicated to advancing integrated, inclusive models that ensure both ecosystems and the communities that depend on them can thrive.

Samantha Wapnick is an international development and strategy advisor with over 20 years of expertise in responsible investment and sustainable, inclusive growth. She bridges the divide between private capital and community-centered development, leveraging her extensive experience as a former USAID Foreign Service Officer to design locally grounded, scalable models that align environmental conservation with long-term business value. Specializing in cross-sector integration and evidence-based strategy, Samantha excels at navigating complex stakeholder environments to translate high-level priorities into implementable solutions that ensure economic growth strengthens both ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.

Ron Savage is a renowned and accomplished technical advisor with over 30 years of experience designing and scaling high-impact programs across agriculture, biodiversity conservation, food security, and climate resilience. Throughout his distinguished career spanning roles with USAID, CARE, The Nature Conservancy, and the Peace Corps, Ron has dedicated himself to working directly with local communities in Latin America, Africa, and the Pacific to forge solutions that are both scientifically rigorous and locally grounded. With a deep technical foundation in watershed management and environmental education, he excels at translating complex ecological data into actionable strategies that drive sustainable economic growth. Whether overseeing multimillion-dollar portfolios or facilitating community-led conservation initiatives, Ron combines on-the-ground field expertise with a mastery of institutional systems to build resilient, inclusive models that strengthen both the environment and the communities that depend on it. He's also the right person to call if you find a random snake.