Mark is originally from Phoenix, AZ, but his studies led him to stints in Boston and Madrid. After graduating from Tufts University, he began his career in global business, helping companies navigate unfamiliar markets and do business abroad. Working at the intersection of technology and foreign affairs, Mark served as a product manager, designing software to simplify international business operations in more than 40 countries. Recognizing the power of technology to connect individuals and solve problems at scale, Mark was drawn to Kiva’s microfinance model. Long interested in development issues, he is a believer in the power of markets and innovation to not only alleviate, but eliminate extreme poverty. As a Kiva Fellow, Mark is thrilled to tie together his professional experience and personal passions in support of that goal.