World of Coffee San Diego 2026

Vera Espíndola Rafael
Sustainability Expert / Social Entrepreneur
Founder Raíces Agrícolas Kuanu Consulting


Vera Espíndola Rafael is a Development Economist and founder of Kua’nu Consulting, specializing in agricultural value chains with a focus on cost of production and living income in the coffee sector. She works with companies, governments, and organizations to turn cost, price, and sourcing decisions into strategies that improve farmer incomes and strengthen resilient, future-fit supply chains. She previously advised Mexico’s Secretariat of Agriculture and represented the country at the International Coffee Organization and PROMECAFE. Vera began her career at ANACAFÉ and later led Latin America for UTZ (now Rainforest Alliance).

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