Chiara Petruzza

Communications Officer

Based in Guatemala, Chiara oversees strategic communications at Beneficial Returns. A passionate advocate for social impact and sustainable development, she has worked on initiatives advancing gender equity, human rights, and community-led empowerment.

Before joining Beneficial Returns, Chiara spent several years at MAIA, a non-profit empowering young Indigenous women in Guatemala through education and leadership development. She led various communication initiatives, amplifying the organization’s impact.

Chiara holds an MSc in Economics, Sustainability, and Growth from Tilburg University and a BSc in Economics and Social Sciences from Bocconi University.

At Beneficial Returns, she leverages her expertise in storytelling and strategic communications to showcase social enterprises tackling poverty and environmental challenges across Latin America and Southeast Asia. She is also committed to expanding the organization’s mission by connecting it with like-minded investors to create opportunities and drive meaningful change.