Tara Nathan

Tara Nathan, EVP of Digital Solutions for Development at Mastercard and founder of Community Pass, dives into how a "Mastercard for pigs" is revolutionizing farming globally. She discusses empowering smallholder farmers by connecting them with digital economies, making secure financial transactions more accessible. Tara also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between private and public sectors to drive meaningful change. Furthermore, she shares insights on integrating farmers' perspectives in agricultural innovation, fostering community engagement, and tackling global challenges creatively.

Tara Nathan, EVP and Founder of Mastercard’s Community Pass, shares insights on improving access to social services in remote communities in Africa and South Asia. Michael E. Mann, a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses lessons from his book, stressing urgent climate action informed by historical data. Dr. Amesh Adalja, a Senior Scholar at Johns Hopkins, analyzes the new Covid XEC variant, emphasizing readiness for future outbreaks and targeted vaccinations for high-risk groups, all while navigating ongoing public health challenges.