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Karinelis Ayala-Gonzalez
Karinelis
Ayala-Gonzalez
Operations Coordinator

Karinelis Ayala-Gonzalez is Operations Coordinator at Blue Haven Initiative, where she oversees logistical components for the operations team to ensure operational excellence and improve team efficiency.

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Lauren Rosales Farello
Lauren
Rosales Farello
Director of Operations & Impact

Lauren Rosales Farello is Director of Operations & Impact at Blue Haven Initiative where she works closely with investment advisors, accountants, and the Investment Committee to ensure smooth back-end processes for the family office’s investment portfolio.

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Megan McCarthy
Megan
McCarthy
Director of Partnerships

Megan McCarthy is Blue Haven’s Director of Partnerships. She plays a unique role as an integrator across our internal departments as well as the broader industry.

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Sanzida Mohsin
Sanzida
Mohsin
Project Coordinator

Sanzida Mohsin serves as Project Coordinator for Blue Haven Civics, where she supports the team in project development, management, and execution.

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Nick Panagiotou
Nick
Panagiotou
Executive Assistant/HR Manager

Nick Panagiotou serves as Executive Assistant and HR Manager at Blue Haven Initiative. Nick provides comprehensive administrative and executive support to Co-Founder and Principal Liesel Pritzker Simmons, managing scheduling, travel arrangements, and event coordination.

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Daniel Wanjira
Daniel
Wanjira
Director of Strategic Initiatives

Daniel Wanjira is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Blue Haven Initiative, where he oversees the philanthropic and catalytic capital portfolio. 

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Dereka Young
Dereka
Young
Executive Assistant

Dereka Young is an experienced Executive Assistant and strategic project manager. She provides organizational and administrative support to Ian Simmons and is a member of the Blue Haven Civics team.

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