Overview:

Today I speak with Gustavo Soriano, Gustavo he Senior Director of International Programs at Best Buddies International. His role is to oversee the organization's programs abroad, encompassing 56 countries and territories across six continents of the world. Not familiar with Best Buddies? No problem, you’ll get to learn about the history, mission, and incredible work of this fantastic organization.

Best Buddies International

Gustavo Soriano is the Senior Director of International Programs at Best Buddies International. In this role, he combines his unique blend of non-profit and international management experience to oversee the organization's programs abroad, encompassing 56 countries and territories across six continents of the world. Mr. Soriano has been in charge of the organization's geographical expansion outside of the United States and the global development of their supported employment program.

Previously the Director of Programs at Global Brigades, Mr. Soriano has also held leadership positions in many other non-profit organizations working on public health and sustainable development in Latin America. A Medical Doctor graduate from Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador, Mr. Soriano holds an MS Degree in International Administration and Public Health from the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami.