Imelda Esteban

Imelda Esteban is the General Manager of Kauyagan Savers Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Bukidnon, Mindanao, Philippines. A lifelong development worker, she previously spent 20 years with the foundation before taking on her current role in 2017. At Kauyagan, she leads a team of 30 and ensures that its social enterprises are managed effectively to improve the lives of members, particularly Indigenous Peoples, smallholder farmers, women and youth. Kauyagan’s enterprises include savings and credit services, an agricultural value chain focused on coffee, and a consumer store offering affordable household essentials. Imelda believes that putting God first in all things leads to success.