Anamaria Schindler
Anamaria Schindler has extensive experience in the Latin American social sector, particularly in the area of human rights, and she currently serves as a member of the global leadership team of Ashoka and oversees their work in Latin America. Anamaria was a partner of Avina in Brazil and a member of the Capoava Alliance, comprised of Avina, Ashoka, Ethos, and GIFE.
Anamaria was born in Germany, but grew up and currently lives in Brazil.
She is married and has two children. Before being named Co-President in 2006, Anamaria served as Vice President for Strategic Partnerships at Ashoka. She first joined Ashoka in 1996 to launch a joint venture, “The Training Center for Social Entrepreneurs,” between Ashoka and McKinsey & Company, which was replicated internationally.
In 2008, Anamaria launched Instituto Arapyaú in Brazil and led the organization’s strategic development until 2011. The Institute is a social impact investment venture founded by Brazilian business leader Guilherme Leal. During this period, she also launched “Movimento Brasil Sustentável” with a group of 50 leading business and social entrepreneurs. Anamaria actively participated in the 2010 Brazilian presidential election as an adviser to Marina Silva and Guilherme Leal, candidates for President and Vice President.
Anamaria also sits on the boards of several citizen sector organizations in Brazil and Latin America, including Conectas Derechos Humanos, the International Advisory Council of Fundação Dom Cabral, and the World Resources Institute – Brazil.