Mia Floyd is a Senior Associate at International Venture Philanthropy Center (IVPC) in Atlanta, Georgia. This profile is part of our feature on IAC Alumni Around the World.
1. What's the coolest part of your work?
I have enjoyed playing a role in championing a more sustainable future. With IVPC, I have engaged with social investors across public and private sectors who are leveraging their resources as a force for good.
I have also interacted with global organizations that are tackling complex, interdependent issues like the climate crisis. For instance, earlier this year, I traveled to Cartagena, Colombia, and spent a day on a site visit with a local nonprofit planting mangroves on Tierra Bomba Island to preserve its coastal ecosystem from erosion and rising sea levels.
2. Why are you passionate about it?
I am passionate about creating meaningful change for a better future. My experiences at Georgia Tech, from my internships to studying abroad in Southeast Asia, played a central role in shaping my trajectory.
I knew I wanted to use my background to improve the state of the world, and I have been fortunate to have pursued a path where I can align my personal mission with my professional career. Knowing that I have made a marginal impact in my community and beyond through my work at the intersection of philanthropy and international development has been incredibly rewarding.
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