CULTIVA

About Us

 Shaping the Future of  International   Trade and Commerce

Our mission is to drive global economic growth and improve lives by collaborating with Federal and Global Partners that promote sustainable development, foster international trade, and support capacity-building initiatives. We are committed to leveraging our expertise and innovative solutions to create lasting partnerships, facilitate knowledge transfer, and contribute to a prosperous, resilient, and interconnected world.

Our Team​

Our team of seasoned professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our federal clients. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise in international trade and commerce, and are committed to creating an unrivaled environment for exceptional people.

James M Gordon

Principal

Eric Myers

Partner

Kevin Bernard

Partner

ELISE MCDONALD

Project Manager

Mike Apekey

Project Manager

Zachary Hartke

Project Manager

Stephanie Coleman

Project Manager

Jan Hartke

Sr. Advisor

Mike Sanio

Consultant

Melissa Chin

Proposal Writer

Janesly Fe Macate

Project Coordinator

Altaf Hussain

CONSULTANT

Sara Fuller

Project Coordinator

Amy Faulkner

Proposal Writer

Sandra Bray

Chief Legal Support

Shiva Pandit

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QUALITY FOCUS

Our success hinges on three key factors: In-depth Local Knowledge: CULTIVA possesses extensive on-the-ground experience and understanding of local cultures, regulations, and market dynamics, enabling us to create tailor-made solutions that drive positive impact in targeted emerging markets.
Multi-disciplinary Expertise: Our team of seasoned professionals combines diverse backgrounds in finance, economics, infrastructure development, technology, and policy, fostering a holistic approach to address complex challenges and deliver sustainable results.
Proven Track Record: With a successful history of collaboration with federal agencies and international organizations, CULTIVA has demonstrated the ability to design, implement, and manage high-impact projects that promote economic growth, job creation, and innovation.

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Mission & Guiding Principles

Through our four integrated divisions, is our mission to drive optimization and transformation.
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Executive Leadership

CULTIVA has assembled a highly qualified Executive Leadership team, working with high profile clients & projects.
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Differentiators & Certifications

CULTIVA's differentiators and certifications allow us to provide unique strategies and solutions for our clients.
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Global Social Responsibility

To CULTIVA as a whole, Global Social Responsibility is simple, non-negotiable, and the right thing to do.

Our Evolving Success Story

Impacted by the global disparities in education and workforce opportunities after several international mission assignments, CULTIVA was launched by the owners to support mission-oriented organizations and education providers in organizational development best practices.

Established in 2011, CULTIVA began as an independent management and technical consulting organization focused on bringing together a team of highly skilled industry professionals that foster education innovation. Using a project-based approach, the team partnered with various organizational and industry leaders across the US to develop effective and lasting improvements to education and provide independent consulting, technical implementation and industry research services to educational institutions, industry investors and the educational companies that serve them.

Our targeted approach and multiple successes to support grant readiness assistance, employee training, and technology modernization projects in the education arena quickly expanded to support additional areas of organizational support needed such as strategic planning, IT modernization, and public private partnership development. Our team’s ability to coordinate, develop, and assimilate top subject matter expertise for mission critical initiatives was easily translated into the company’s continued success in 2019 as the company began to engage in new markets working with state and federal agencies. More than a decade later, CULTIVA teams have supported hundreds of global projects on almost every continent.

Offices

Nepal/India regional office

Washington DC HQ

Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office

Offices

Nepal/India regional office

Washington DC HQ

Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office

FORGING WATER INNOVATION PARTNERSHIPS US-MEXICO
WATER TECH COLLABORATION

In a recent successful USTDA reverse trade mission, Mexican delegates representing government agencies, utilities, and private sector organizations visited the United States to explore cutting-edge water technology solutions from leading American companies. The mission aimed to strengthen bilateral partnerships and address Mexico’s pressing water infrastructure and management needs, including water treatment, distribution, monitoring, and conservation. During the week-long event, delegates attended tailored presentations and site visits to witness innovative water technologies in action, fostering collaboration and potential investment opportunities for both U.S. and Mexican stakeholders. This mission, a crucial step in enhancing sustainable water management practices, resulted in the implementation of advanced U.S. technologies in Mexico, ultimately boosting economic growth and contributing to a cleaner and more efficient water management system in the country