Lunch with Yrenilsa Lopez, Managing Director of Investments, Momentus Capital

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy is pleased to host a lunchtime conversation with alumna Yrenilsa Lopez, Managing Director of Investments at Momentus Capital. Join us to learn about her career in impact investing, financial inclusion, and sustainable finance, and gain insights into creating social impact through investment and entrepreneurship.Yrenilsa Lopez is a leader in impact investing with more than 15 years of experience managing private equity and debt investments focused on sustainable development and underserved communities around the world. She currently serves as Managing Director of Investments at Momentus Capital, where she invests in small businesses and entrepreneurs working to expand economic opportunity in underserved markets.Prior to joining Momentus Capital, Yrenilsa spent eight years at Women’s World Banking Asset Management, where she led private equity investments in gender-focused financial institutions across emerging markets. Throughout her career, she has worked extensively across Latin America, Asia, and other global markets, advancing financial inclusion through innovative investment strategies.A CFA Charterholder, Yrenilsa has served on corporate and advisory boards and brings deep expertise in impact investing, inclusive finance, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development. Join us to learn about career pathways in impact investing and how capital can be leveraged to create positive social and economic change around the world.