Joelle Birge

Joelle Birge is the Director of Finance and Operations at Quona Capital, a global venture and growth investor singularly focused on inclusive fintech.

Joelle's prior experience spans private equity, private credit and impact investing, working across investments, finance, and operations, with a focus on social impact and global markets. Before joining Quona, Joelle served as Investment Director of Missio Invest, an impact-first private credit firm focused on health, education and financial inclusion in Africa. Prior to Missio Invest, Joelle began her career in private equity at Advent International and previously in investment banking at Credit Suisse. While earning her MBA at Wharton, Joelle also led impact-focused projects for Paul Allen's Vulcan Inc. and for VillageReach Mozambique.

Joelle holds an MBA and an MA in International Studies from the Wharton School and Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a BA from Princeton University.