Cherrie D. Atilano

Cherrie Atilano, a Filipino social entrepreneur, heads her own company AGREA: an innovative and inclusive agri-business that is founded on sustainable agriculture, fair trade, and a replicable model of an agri-based economy. She is an influencer for Filipino farmers and was recognized by the UN and the World Economic Forum for her work towards achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). As a multi-awarded entrepreneur, Atilano is tuned to global issues such as climate, environment, poverty eradication, and gender. She studied agriculture at Visayas State University and food systems at Waginegen University in the Netherlands. She also finished her executive education at Stanford University and Harvard Kennedy School.