Gisela is a consultant with the Private Sector Operations Department of the Asian Development Bank where she focuses on integrating a gender inclusive approach in private sector investments and operations. Prior to joining ADB, Gisela led gender and social impact research and implemented gender inclusive solutions in access to MSME finance programs for women and youth-led businesses in the South Caucasus, Central Asia, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America & the Caribbean regions. Gisela has worked with and advised international partners including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the World Bank, Women´s World Banking, and the European Investment Bank. Gisela holds an M. A. in Policy & Development Management from Georgetown University and a Master of Leadership in Development Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance.