Together, we amplify social innovation and strengthen our professional practice
We are a global network of social impact professionals, united by a shared belief: together, our impact is greater. Vivera is more than a platform—it’s a community, a safe space, and a place to grow. Here, independent practitioners find connection, professional support, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the social impact ecosystem.
Why a collective?
At Vivera, we believe that collaboration is a superpower. Being part of a global collective of social impact professionals allows us to:
- Take on bigger, more complex projects: a scale no one could achieve alone.
- Develop tools, methods, and new practices: Shared resources and time allow us to innovate rather than be limited by solo work.
- Access broader knowledge and insights: Learn from projects, challenges, and innovations across regions and sectors.
- Strengthen capabilities and grow professionally: Share skills, experiment safely, and move in the direction each of us wants.
Our Founding Members
Vivera is made possible by the talented women and social impact professionals from around the world who bring their expertise, care, and vision to our collective work. This section introduces some of the people behind our mission.
Melissa Renau Cano, PhD
Principal Consultant & Founder
Melissa began her career in Barcelona’s vibrant social entrepreneurship ecosystem, where she discovered a deep passion for using technology, research, and community wisdom to drive social change. She founded Vivera to help transform organizations and strengthen collaboration among impact professionals.
Public Interest Technology · platform cooperatives · social economy · organizational development · RAI · workforce development · SDGs
Anna Kuznetsova, MPP
Development & MEL Specialist (Founding Member)
Anna has built her career leading complex programs and strategic initiatives across government, international development, and nonprofit ecosystems in more than six countries. She joined Vivera because she is passionate about being part of a global collective that advances and strengthens democratic values.
Ex-USAID · democracy · participatory design · intercultural communication · fundraising · public relationships
Anna Elias, PhD Candidate
Evaluation Consultant & Founding Member
Anna started her career in India as an Evaluation Consultant, where she developed a deep understanding of the informal economy. Fascinated by how technology is shaping it, she later moved to the Netherlands to pursue a PhD in the topic. She joined Vivera as the next step in her journey to connect rigorous research with real-world organizational transformation.
Informal work · agriculture · global south · digitalization · circular economy · sustainability
Are you a social impact consultant?
We are open to expanding our team and welcome new projects and collaborations. We believe that working together fosters greater social innovation than competition or individualism. If this vision resonates with you, please get in touch!