Emily Kunze is a globally minded leader whose work bridges business, education, and social impact. Having lived and worked abroad for much of her life, she brings deep cultural awareness and a commitment to expanding opportunity for underserved communities. After early roles in banking in New York and London, Emily spent nearly ten years guiding early-stage ventures as manager of Barcelona’s Finaves fund. Inspired by her own parenting journey, she founded Fundación Diverse to deliver early-intervention reading programs to children and families experiencing poverty, including the development of Catalonia’s first phonetic-based reading program.

Emily’s dedication to community is reflected in her extensive advisory service, ranging from seven years on the Board of Trustees at the Benjamin Franklin International School—four as Chair—to her ongoing role with Oxfam’s Enterprise Investment Committee, supporting start-ups in emerging markets. She continues to serve on the Board of Fundación Diverse in Barcelona and is a partner at the Via Art Foundation, a non-profit supporting public art projects. A champion of education, equity, and the arts, Emily brings creativity, empathy, and strategic insight to every endeavor.