About Speaker
Nataša serves as CFI’s Managing Director where she shapes CFI’s vision and drives strategy implementation, building upon CFI’s strong foundation in inclusive finance. She ensures the quality of CFI’s programs, including oversight of research and publications, and develops influence and funding strategies in support of CFI’s work.
Nataša joined CFI from the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, housed at Santa Clara University. There, she served as lead for the Center’s social enterprise ecosystem product offerings and supported organizational alignment, strategic planning, business development, and key stakeholder engagement. Previously, she worked with the World Bank and IFC on financial inclusion, digital finance, and consumer protection. Earlier in her career, Natasa served as the Vice President of Programs with The Boulder Institute of Microfinance.
Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI) helps build financial resilience by promoting inclusive financial systems that meet the needs of low-income people globally. Our vision is a world where everyone can use responsible financial services to improve their economic well-being. We conduct rigorous research, pilot innovative solutions, and convene the inclusive finance sector to spark evidence-based change, putting the consumer at the center of everything we do.
