Andrea Naranjo
Innovation & Impact Manager
Andrea is leading the development and implementation of Yunus Environment Hub’s impact strategy and Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) across programs and projects. Moreover, she works on the design, implementation and impact evaluation of the CirculaRise Accelerator, focusing on empowering social businesses in Germany to adopt and scale circular solutions.
Before joining Yunus Environment Hub, Andrea developed her expertise in sustainable design and innovation working as a product designer on diverse projects. From designing product-service systems to promote sustainable diets in urban areas to designing flexible spaces to facilitate collaborative work and foster innovation in the hybrid workplace.
Born and raised in Mexico City, she lived and studied in Germany, France and Finland. She holds a Master of Science in Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability from the Technical University of Berlin, and a Bachelor in Industrial Design from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Andrea enjoys working with her hands and is convinced that the best way to learn anything is by doing it. You will find her outdoors, cycling or hiking, or in the kitchen testing new recipes. She believes in the power of food to bring people together and contribute to the shift towards a sustainable future.