Coco Lim

As Manager of Insights, Coco leads the analysis and development of insights related primarily to Acumen’s agriculture portfolio. By working both internally across the organization and externally, Coco articulates and amplifies lessons learned from Acumen’s investments. Previously, Coco served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nicaragua in the community economic development program, helping public high school teachers plan and teach entrepreneurship classes. As a graduate student, she conducted research with JUST Capital on the intersection of corporate responsibility and human rights. Coco received her bachelor’s degree in Economics and Global Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara and her master’s degree with a focus on International Policy from New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service.