Barcelona
Mission Statement
The mission of the Barcelona Chapter is to foster a regional WCS community of professionals that connects, cultivates, and creates new opportunities for participants through events focused on Barcelona.
Description
The Barcelona Chapter organizes virtual and in-person events that cater to people living in Barcelona and feature topics important to its environment and people living in this region. We collaborate with a variety of community organizations, industry leaders, and volunteers to host regular events. We are known for our social outing events, such as hikes, beach clean-ups, and other excursions.
Chapter Leadership
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Elaine Salvador Chapter LeadElaine Salvador is the Founder of Verana Ventures, where she advises climate tech, energy transition, and infrastructure startups on fundraising, strategic growth, and commercialization across Europe. With an accomplished background spanning investment banking, private capital, and renewable energy, Elaine has held leadership roles at Lazard, Stifel, Lightsource BP, and H.I.G. Capital. Based in Europe, she combines deep financial expertise with a passion for scaling sustainable innovation, helping founders bridge the gap between transformative solutions and the capital needed to bring them to market. Elaine is a recognized leader in climate finance and venture strategy, dedicated to accelerating the next generation of sustainability innovators.