Helen Wernik Nascimento

Financial Sector Consultant responsible for overall management of multiple research efforts associated with increasing financial access of millions of unbanked low-income Brazilians. Helen was a Consultant for CGAP's Technology and Business Model Innovation Program in Brazil for over 2 years (2011 - 2013). She is currently a Consultant for Bankable Frontier Associates (BFA). She has experience conducting diagnostics which helps improve the understanding of Bolsa Família recipients needs and wants and experience as a speaker at national and international events and conferences providing first hand perspectives on financial inclusion. As a Consultant for CGAP, Helen was responsible for liaising and maintaining an ongoing dialogue with different departments with the largest public sector bank in Brazil, as well as with government entities such as Central Bank of Brazil and the Ministry of Social Development.