Katia Cerwin is an entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and women’s empowerment leader based in Guatemala City, Guatemala. As the CEO and Co-Founder at Programa Valentina, she is dedicated to creating pathways to employment and economic opportunity for women, with a strong focus on execution, measurable impact, and scalable community-driven growth.

Through Programa Valentina, Katia leads initiatives that connect women entrepreneurs to real opportunities through strategic partnerships, skills development, and data-informed programming. Her work emphasizes turning relationships into tangible outcomes—collaborations, business growth, and employment opportunities—rather than limiting impact to networking or events. She is committed to building systems that help women move from connection to collaboration and from ideas to economic action.

Katia is also actively involved in women’s empowerment ecosystems in Guatemala, including leadership roles within MEG Mujeres Emprendiendo Guatemala. Through these platforms, she works to strengthen entrepreneurial communities by integrating mentorship, financial education, wellness, and business development support. Her approach blends community building with practical tools, ensuring women are equipped not only to start businesses but to grow and sustain them.

A strong advocate for innovation and future-ready skills, Katia focuses on integrating AI, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making into women’s entrepreneurship programs. She believes that access to technology, visibility, and structured opportunity pathways is essential for closing gender gaps in the workforce and enabling women to compete in evolving global markets.