About Us

About Us
The Trust for the Americas is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Organization of American States (OAS). Established in 1997 to promote public and private partnerships, The Trust has implemented projects in 24 countries and worked with over 1,000 organizations in the region. Our initiatives seek to promote educational and economic opportunities as well as government accountability and transparency.
Our unique alliance with the OAS allows us to have access to decision makers within the region. This foundational partnership is the basis through which we create strong networks across member states and the private sector. Through the evolution of our region, The Trust continues to endure by facing challenges through strategic partnerships that promote cooperation for sustainable results.
The Trust of the Americas is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Our Mission
To promote social and economic inclusion for vulnerable communities in the Americas through partnerships with the public, private and non-profit sector.

Our Vision
To contribute to a peaceful and just region, where everyone finds an opportunity to succeed and thrive.
Our team
Executive Committee

Chairman of the Board

Founder of The Trust for the Americas, Secretary of the Board

Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
OAS Board Members

Secretary General, Organization of American States

Treasurer of the Trust, Director of Financial and Administrative Management Services, Organization of American States

Secretary for Hemispheric Affairs, Organization of American States
Board Members

Chief Executive Officer at San Francisco General Hospital Foundation

President for Latin America and Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Corporation

President, Ardila Lulle Organization

Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Enterprise Risk Management, CEMEX

Founder and Chairman, Portland Holdings

Vice President Global Government Affairs, Walmart

CEO and President, Motta International, S.A. Chairman of the Board, Copa Holdings

Founding Chairman of the Board & Chairman, ENSE Group

Head Government Relations and External Affairs Representative Office Latin America and the Caribbean at BMW

CEO at Code.org

Executive Vice President and President, Energy Infrastructure, AES Corporation

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Special Advisor

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Chief Operating Officer

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Chief Operating Officer

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