Verónica Grefa is a Kichwa woman, single mother, entrepreneur, and Indigenous leader from Ahuano, Napo. As the founder of Rukusamay, an Indigenous-owned tourism company, and the manager of Shayari, a wayusa tea company, both based in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Verónica weaves ancestral knowledge with Western business administration to promote sustainable development in her community. With over six years of experience in business management,

logistics, customer service, and bio-commerce, Verónica is committed to leading Rukusamay and Shayari toward a more just and sustainable future. RUKUSAMAY website: Asosersamay | Facebook Shayari wayusa website: Wayusa Energy