Caroline Kolta is the Sr. Director of Cross-Functional Operations and Scaling at XPRIZE, where she drives cross-functional alignment and operational excellence across the organization’s groundbreaking programs. She leads the development and implementation of organizational strategies that enable XPRIZE to scale effectively and amplify its impact. A results-driven leader and avid problem solver with expertise in building agile frameworks and systems, Caroline ensures XPRIZE is equipped to support high-performing teams and deliver transformative solutions at scale.

Previously, Caroline served as Director of the four-year, $15M XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, overseeing technical and operational strategy, including risk management, stakeholder engagement, and the implementation of novel evaluation frameworks. She also contributed to XPRIZE’s research on circular and resilient food systems, designing competitions that addressed innovations in novel foods, circular water economies, and sustainable food packaging.

Before joining XPRIZE, Caroline worked in international development, governance, and conflict resolution programs across the Middle East and North Africa. Her career has been dedicated to advancing human rights, promoting civic engagement, and empowering marginalized communities.

She holds an MA in Sustainable International Development and Nonprofit Management from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University and a Bachelor of political science from Cairo University.