M. Charito Kruvant
President and CEO
Creative Associates International, Inc.
M. Charito Kruvant is President and CEO of Creative Associates International, Inc., a 32-year-old professional services firm that builds capacity for education, civil society, communities in transition, elections and political processes and stabilization and development, among many other efforts.
Under Charito’s leadership, Creative has grown to become a leading implementer to international agencies including the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Defense, the United Nations Development Programme, The World Bank, and many others.
Charito’s vision has led to providing children, youth and adults with accelerated learning and non-formal education; supporting communities and ministries with school reform and development; teacher training, capacity building, school health and nutrition, and enabling equity and access to education in conflict and post-conflict environments. Creative also supports communities transitioning from conflict through participatory programs that help instill democratic values and processes and enable communities to direct their own development. Many of the young people who benefit from Creative’s efforts live on the margins of society, including girls, who are often denied education for social and economic reasons, as well as youth vulnerable to human trafficking and the lure of gang activity.
Charito serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Acacia Federal Savings Bank and Calvert Funds for socially responsible investing, on the board of the Summit Fund of Washington, and on the executive and grants committees of the Venture Philanthropy Partners. Charito is also a member of the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. and the Executive Committee of the Federal City Council. She is a former chair of the Advisory Council of the U.S. Small Business Administration Washington, D.C. office. She is also a former chair of the Board of Trustees of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region.
Charito has received numerous business awards. Born in Bolivia and raised in Argentina, she received a bachelor of arts from Colegio Ward in Argentina and a master of arts in early childhood development from the University of Maryland. She has lived in the Washington, D.C. area for more than 35 years.
Creative Associates International, Inc.
Corporate Profile
Creative Associates International is a private company providing professional and technical services. Overseas, Creative works with underserved communities by sharing our expertise and experience in education, governance, stabilization, and transitions from conflict to peace.
Creative is based in Washington D.C. and currently has twenty three field offices. Our work has taken us to 85 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Recognized for its ability to work rapidly, flexibly and effectively in conflictive environments, Creative is committed to generating long-term sustainable solutions to complex development problems.
Creative works with community, government and institutional partners to identify, design and implement projects that promote quality education and a vibrant civil society, tackle issues related to youth and gender, generate and enhance livelihoods and encourage democratic processes.
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