Role

Eduardo has been the Associate Director at New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (New Entry) since August 2024. As an Associate Director, he contributes to program management and strategy, grant and financial management, human capital processes, as well as general operations. Eduardo is an empathic leader and a catalyst who makes things happen.  

Born and raised in a Mexico City, which has a strongly rooted food culture, he was very curious about food systems from a young age and saw the world as revolving around food. He knew he wanted to make food more sustainable, relevant and accessible for everyone.  

Background & Education

Prior to working at New Entry, Eduardo worked at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, a consultancy firm specialized in land and water conservation, as well as PepsiCo Foods Mexico. He has been fortunate to experience part of his professional development abroad, including the Netherlands, Nicaragua, Tanzania and the USA. 

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Food Chemistry from La Salle University in Mexico and a Master of Science degree in Organic Agriculture with a specialization in Agroecology from Wageningen University and Research in the Netherlands.

More about Eduardo

Eduardo believes curiosity is a powerful driver for improvement. He enjoys cooking, eating and talking about food. He loves the outdoors - walking, hiking and swimming. He also enjoys music, yoga, meditation, reading and is constantly trying out (sometimes successfully and sometimes unsuccessfully) new hobbies.