Born French American, Manon's wanderlust has taken her to over 30 countries. Through her travels, she witnessed inequality from a young age and became passionate about contributing to poverty reduction in her career. Prior to joining Kiva, Manon undertook research and project management roles in boutique economic development and social impact consulting firms in San Francisco and Montreal, working with multilateral institutions, nonprofits and foundations. Since moving to the Bay Area, she is excited to see how technology can be leveraged towards greater good around the world. Manon holds a BA in International Development from McGill University and a MS in Development Administration and Planning from University College London. Her favorite things include dogs, tennis, cheese, photography and lists.