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Maria Roberta Duarte Miranda is a seasoned professional currently serving as a Project Administrator at the Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA) since December 2023. As the Founder and Owner of Areko Consulting, established in November 2019, Maria is dedicated to creating thriving systems and projects. Maria also co-founded Cultura Capital Partners in May 2022, focusing on culturally-centered community solutions, and co-founded El Barrio Fest in September 2023. With prior leadership roles including Principal at JumpStart Inc. and advisory positions such as Member of the Board of Directors at Canalway Partners, Maria has been involved in various initiatives addressing community needs, digital equity, and transportation. Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts in Global and Public Health Sciences from Mount Holyoke College and has participated in notable programs at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Monteverde Institute.