Caroline grew up outside Boston and first discovered her love of travel during college when she set off on a backpacking trip to Central America. Since then, she has spent time abroad volunteering with start-up entrepreneurs in Guatemala and teaching computer skills to children in Ghana. Through these experiences, Caroline cultivated an interest in international development and a belief in the power of small businesses to impact local communities. After graduating from UMass Amherst with a degree in Management and Economics, Caroline began work in PricewaterhouseCooper’s Risk Assurance practice, delivering assurance services to financial services clients in the Boston area. During her time at PwC, Caroline did a rotation in PwC’s Corporate Responsibility department to expand the firm’s Corporate Responsibility initiatives which included teaching financial literacy in schools throughout the greater Boston area. Caroline is excited to apply her knowledge of financial services while assisting Kiva’s Field Partners in Indonesia and East Timor!