Bonnie Oliva Email Address

Chief Executive Officer and Founder

Tala is a mobile technology and data science company that is opening up financial access for underserved people around the world.

I am a New York born and bred social entrepreneur working at the intersection of business, technology and public service. Using human-centered design methods to disrupt the status quo and to bridge service and achievement gaps, I promote equity access and inclusion in communities all over the world through mission-driven organizations. I have 10 years of experience building and managing products and programs across non-profit, for-profit and government entities, all with the common goal of breaking down the barriers that unfairly impede disadvantaged populations from achieving success.Specialties: Program development, implementation and evaluation, project management, strategic planning, financial planning, procurement, contract administration and grants management.