Q&A with Gabriella G. Hernandez

Gabriella Hernandez is a Caymanian innovation leader driving global impact across sustainability, entrepreneurship, and technology. As Head of Communications & Sustainability at Metta, she supports international programmes including the Boeing-backed Aerospace Xelerated and the Kuwait Digital Startup Campus, while contributing to ecosystem-building efforts in Scotland, the UAE, and beyond.

A Climatebase Fellow, she recently led a project exploring how to better support innovators from island communities. She is also part of a Climate KIC-led initiative supporting climate tech and AI startups in the UK and Ireland. With over a decade of cross-sector experience, Gabriella has worked with startups, corporates, governments, and NGOs. She has spoken at global events, including Aviation Festival Asia, and written for outlets such as Startups Magazine. Passionate about mentorship, she supports emerging founders and sustainability leaders, proudly representing Cayman on the global stage.