Team Members: Jessica Mazonson Geographic Focus: Piura and Lima, Peru Project: By scaling up its operations, this fair trade handicrafts cooperative will raise its profitability, and thus further improve the livelihoods of its exclusively female craftspeople. Developing strategic partnerships will increase market access for Creaciones Nortenas, generate a steadier flow of business, and lead to greater economic viability of the venture. This summer’s strategic consulting project will leave Creaciones Nortenas and its leadership team with the necessary plan to fuel and sustain future growth.