Leadership

AGNES OYELLA

PHILANTHROPY PARTNERSHIP OFFICER

Aggie has been with SBS for over 12 years, and her accomplishments include managing girls’ scholarship programs, plus recruiting and training over 1,400+ women. She is excited about her current position, because she loves sharing stories of impact with our donors. Aggie holds a Bachelors in Social Sciences and a Graduate Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation. In her free time, she loves to sing, dance, and read the Bible. She also enjoys volunteering as a marriage counselor, because she loves to see marriages thrive.

ALFRED MULI

M&E MANAGER

Alfred is a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Specialist with a decade of hands-on experience working in and with East and Southern African communities. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Public Health and a master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation.  He was a founding member of Menstrual Hygiene Day at WASH United before joining ZanaAfrica to lead the Nia Project, a randomized controlled trial (RCT) in 140 public schools at the Kenyan coast. He has previously worked with IRDO, Ruby Cup as well as with the Ministry of Health in Kenya and the Kenya Medical Research Institute.

Alienor de Sas

Communications Associate

Alienor is thrilled to join the SBS mission. Driven by her passion for human rights and sustainable development, she moved to Peru to be closer to rural communities and learn more about the indigenous philosophy of good living. Alienor holds a bachelor’s degree in Audiovisual Communication and a master’s degree in International Cooperation. She has over eight years of experience as a communication specialist for NGOs focussing on women’s development. She loves outdoor activities and knowing new places and people.

AMY YANDA-LEE

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)

As COO of Street Business School (SBS) Amy Yanda-Lee combines expertise in marketing and public relations with a passion for empowering women. She previously served as the Executive Director of BeadforLife, the former sister organization to SBS. Under her leadership, SBS was chosen for the Hero Award by a committee of 13 Nobel Laureates. Amy brings leadership skills and marketing acumen to her role informed by an eclectic business background that includes over a decade of director-level expertise. She is looking forward to SBS serving 1 million women by 2027.

ANNE GREEN

BUSINESS DIRECTOR

Anne is a certified public accountant with over 30 years experience in both industry and public accounting roles.  She has worked for organizations in the non-profit and for-profit sectors and has a BS degree from Drake University and a MA degree from New York University.

April Radoff

Content & Communications Manager

Drawn to SBS’s blend of heart and impact, April is thrilled to be a member of the communications team. She earned a BA in International Affairs from CU Boulder before spending nearly a decade creating advertising for multinational brands like Microsoft and Diageo. After supporting nonprofits in a variety of roles from mentorship to development, she is pleased to return to her communications roots. Outside of work, she loves gardening and storytelling in all formats. She is a wife, a mama, and a sister.

BERKELEY ANDERSON

PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS ASSOCIATE

Berkeley is excited to be a part of Street Business School’s work to empower women globally. She holds a master’s degree in Public Service from the Clinton School of Public Service and has long been involved in women’s empowerment work, including managing an outreach program for a domestic violence shelter, developing an M&E toolkit for an international NGO’s India-based night-school program, speaking at her local Women’s March and volunteering with female asylum seekers. She spends her free time biking and volunteering with a Denver-based nonprofit, helping facilitate intercultural dialogue between teens in the U.S. and teens in the MENA region. 

Brenda Ayebazibwe

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Brenda is highly motivated and deeply passionate about her work. She brings an analytical approach to everything she does and thrives in team environments where she can collaborate with others to achieve a common goal. Brenda has a natural talent for making sound decisions and possesses exceptional organizational and time management skills. Brenda holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and administration. In her free time, Brenda enjoys taking a break from her busy schedule to chat with friends over a cup of coffee.

CATHERINE NAKAYIZA

CO-COUNTRY DIRECTOR

Catherine has over 10 years of experience managing a broad range of HR functions including policy development and legal compliance, recruitment, contracts, training and performance measurement. She has an extensive background in operation coordination including procurement, transport, insurance, IT systems and oversees all logistics to ensure day-to-day operational efficiency.

CHRIS HARPER

DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL TRAINING

Chris has over 30 years of experience as a keynote speaker, trainer, and performance improvement leader, and she holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Performance and Change. She specializes in business planning and design, change management, organizational and talent development, and financial management. She owns her own performance improvement consulting firm, and has trained and coached thousands of individuals.

Christina Weaver

GLOBAL HR MANAGER

As Global HR Manager, Christina combines expertise in HR and accounting with a passion for empowering women. She previously served as the HR Director For the NHL team, Vegas Golden Knights and has numerous consulting gigs helping organizations in the people and culture sector. Christina prides herself in being able to streamline processes and help navigate the gap between employee and leadership, all while doing it with a smile. She is excited to be a part of SBS, contributing to its mission to serve 1 million women. 

CINDY OUTLAW

SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR

Focused on working at a place with good people that does meaningful work, Cindy enjoys getting the turn a lot of knobs at Street Business School.  She holds a master’s degree in Business from Vanderbilt University and has spent much of her adult life raising her two boys.

When not working, you might find her outside with friends, in deep conversation with one of her dogs, spending time with family or traveling.

Colin Higgins

PHILANTHROPY MANAGER

Colin is thrilled to be a part of the SBS team, working to advance major partnerships with institutional funders. He is passionate about the intersection of women’s economic empowerment and issues like food security, climate resilience and social justice. Colin has a background in international relations and worked most recently with an NGO in Chicago focused on addressing hunger and housing needs for those experiencing homelessness.

Collins Isabiyre

GLOBAL TRAINER

Collins has over 7 years of successful professional experience in the business and entrepreneurship sector, and has a Business Administration degree. As a certified education designer and certified entrepreneurship trainer, Collins has worked with a number of different organizations to facilitate entrepreneurship trainings, and to design purpose-built training curriculums, for people of varying backgrounds. Collins is driven by his commitment to entrepreneurship, and one day he hopes to witness a community where everyone has what they need.

ERONE NAKAGGWA

FINANCE ASSISTANT

Erone is a Finance Assistant at BeadforLife  and Street Business School. She received a bachelors degree in Business Management from Kyambogo University and is currently pursuing a Certified Public Accounting course from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants. When not working, Erone enjoys reading motivational books, business books and watching documentaries.

EVELYN NSUBUGA MWONDHA

CO-COUNTRY DIRECTOR

Evelyn is dedicated to uplifting African women and reversing the devastating effects of poverty. She is the co-Director of our Uganda office, overseeing all program strategy and implementation. Evelyn holds a Bsc. In Agriculture and a post graduate diploma in Small & Medium Enterprises.  Evelyn is a recovering banker, having worked for years developing bank products and pioneering microfinance in Uganda. When she is not evangelizing about SBS or inspiring people with her speaking, Evelyn is rejuvenated by new sights and being in nature.

Evan Cauble-Johnson

Director of Philanthropy

Evan has worked in fundraising since 2006 and holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Toronto and an MBA from DePaul University’s Kellstadt School of Business. Evan started his career with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and served as Development Director for the 125+ year old Chicago Commons Association. Most recently, he served as Chief Development Officer at Inspiration Corporation. Evan is a lover of music and the outdoors, and he enjoys exploring urban and natural environments with his wife, two children, and dog.

Irene Achomo

LEARNING LAB PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Irene loves to see positive growth among the women on their path to financial independence. Her background includes 7 years of experience working with children and youth in the areas of Behavior Change, AIDS and HIV including helping vulnerable households. At SBS, Irene helps recruit, coach women, and do continuous follow-ups. She loves adventure movies and inspirational books.

Irene Namanganda

Over the past 15 years, Irene has been involved in community work with multiple organizations. While working with SBS’s sister organization, BeadforLife, she coordinated membership activities and headed the communications program. She is passionate about women’s empowerment and the environment, and continues to help change lives through sustainability.

Isabela

Isabela is passionate about education, entrepreneurship, and social change. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and a graduate degree in Modern Education. Since 2019, Isabela has worked with small entrepreneurs and NGOs to develop entrepreneurial and management skills. She enjoys seeing the positive impact education can have on people’s lives, and she hopes to continue contributing to this outcome in her work at SBS.

Jacob Akubal

IT/OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Jacob joined as the IT/Operations Assistant in Uganda. He serves as the internal IT point person, and he also supports the UG Ops team in day to day logistical functions. His professional background as well as career aspirations are in IT, and he has been volunteering with Because of Hope, an organization which supports women & children. During his free time Jacob loves playing basketball and working out to stay fit and healthy. He is also passionate about sharing the word of God.

Joseph Maniraguha

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Joseph loves working with SBS.  “There is a way people feel when they know they are loved. It is unique,” says Joseph. Joseph supports our Operations team doing procurement, logistics and greeting visitors with his big smile.  Joseph has worked in various roles with BeadforLife and Street Business School including shea production, inventory support, stores management, and much more.

In his free time, you can find Joseph watching adventure movies.

JULIE MACCO

GLOBAL ONLINE NETWORK ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

As the Global Online Network Engagement Manager, Julie manages Street Business School’s online poverty-eradication offerings.  She interacts with Global Catalyst Partners and keeps them connected to one another. Julie previously worked at BeadforLife where her commitment to ending extreme poverty was solidified. Her extensive background in marketing and design brings creative solutions to help further Street Business School’s mission.

JOY LARSON

MONITORING & EVALUATION CONSULTANT

Joy has considerable experience implementing M&E activities for international and domestic organizations.  Projects have included evaluating livelihood projects in Nigeria, looking at income growth with new irrigation access in India and assisting organizations with supporting start-ups in post-conflict Southern Sudan. She has cross-sector experience in economic and agricultural development, water resources and community-based partnerships.  She also has program management experience with international higher education initiatives. 

KEVIN BABIRYE

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Kevin Babirye holds a bachelors degree in development studies. During her 7 years working with communities, Kevin believes that every woman has the potential and ability to transform her life. She builds women’s esteem through her coaching sessions and loves associating with children & women to help them discover their potential. During her free time, she engages with children in music and ball games.

KORRI ROACH

MANAGER OF GLOBAL TRAINING CREATIVITY

Korri has over eight years of program management experience, including new program development, orientation and training, project planning, budget management and stakeholder engagement. She is an accomplished University lecturer with 10 years of classroom management experience, including designing course specific syllabi and requirements and creating a variety of learning experiences.

LILIAN NANSUBUGA

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

Lilian has a three years of experience working with people in the most underserved areas of Uganda. She is a mental health blogger and is passionate about writing transformative, inspirational stories. She is a firm believer in the power women possess to change the world and is very inspired by the stories from the Street Business School graduates. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and communication and is trained in public speaking and financial management. Lilian is a Rotarian, loves hiking, and is learning Spanish in her free time.

LILIAN NAKANWAGI

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Lilian is passionate about empowering marginalized communities, particularly women. She has a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes through community engagements, promoting diversity and building strong teams. Lilian’s expertise lies in problem-solving and developing effective solutions that address the needs of those she serves. Her passion for promoting financial independence and empowerment for women motivated her to join Street Business School. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and phone counseling.

MARGRET MUGABA

LEARNING LAB PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Margret believes in the coaching aspect of SBS which unlocks the potential of women towards financial independence.

She has five years experience working with poverty alleviation programs with a focus on training, agricultural value addition, and mentoring in slums and rural communities.  Margret has a bachelor’s degree in Population Studies and is currently pursuing a post graduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation. In her free time, Margret loves to listen to traditional Ugandan music.

MARY NAMUKAYA

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Mary is a dedicated individual with a passion for empowering women. Her commitment and compassion towards this cause drives her to make a positive impact on women’s lives. She currently works at Street Business School as a program assistant where she is excited about the opportunity to impact women. Mary holds a bachelor’s degree in adult and community education and is hardworking, self-motivated and a dynamic team player. In her free time, Mary enjoys dancing, singing, and making new friends.

Michael Buluma

FINANCE OFFICER

Michael is inspired by his work because he has seen women going from having nothing to being strong and empowered and having a great story to tell about their income and their families. Michael holds a diploma in Business Administration in Accounting & Finance and is currently pursuing a Professional Qualification as a Certified Public Accountant.  He is one of the few people on the planet who loves reading economics journals.

Nicole Powers

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LIAISON

Nicole has 10 years of exciting experience working across cultures in partner relations and international education. She is a natural at meaningful relationship-building, and she works alongside our CEO and Director of Global Training to customize offerings of our entrepreneurship training to support our international partner organizations.  She is located in Jordan, and when she’s not working for SBS, you can find Nicole traveling, learning Arabic, or making art.

Nina Berger Daniella

M&E Consultant

Nina is a skilled Measurement & Evaluation pro with 12+ years of management experience. She holds degrees in econ & project management, and certifications in CommCare and TaroWorks. With expertise in consulting, fintech market development, and project management with NGOs, Nina’s skills are invaluable. She built the SBS TaroWorks app and integrated/reporting in Salesforce, delivering significant contributions to organizations.

ADARSH NAIR

BOARD MEMBER

Nair is Chief Product and Experience Officer at Airtel, leading product vision and strategy across B2B, B2C and platform products. He is the customer experience leader for Airtel’s 300M+ consumers and  2,000+ businesses.  Nair is also the CEO of Wynk Limited, Airtel’s digital entertainment company. In this capacity, he is responsible for the growth of music, video and other OTT services business. Nair holds an MBA from The Wharton School, and currently lives in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

ANNA MOLERO

BOARD MEMBER

Molero is the Chief Government Officer at Teach for All, leading the public sector strategy and relationship management of high-level government and multilateral officials across the world. Molero is a Founding Partner of Global Competitiveness Consulting. She provides technical, capacity building and project management services in the fields of economics, social and territorial promotion. Molero holds an MBA from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and completed Stanford Graduate School of Business’s Executive Program in Social Entrepreneurship and Social Impact. Molero lives in Madrid, Spain.

BARBARA LAWSON

CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lawson has had a long career in executive management positions with nonprofit, university and for-profit organizations. She was the CEO of The Kidney TRUST and the COO and Senior Project Director for Pangaea Global AIDS Foundation. Her professional history includes service as Vice President of Administration and Finance at Cal State Monterey Bay, Vice President of Administration and Finance at Marin Community Foundation and CFO at the Pacific Stock Exchange. Barbara holds an MBA.

BERNADETTE LANE

Lane is a retired Principal and Managing Director at CSS, an international firm providing fundraising, development services and strategic consulting for 75 years. Lane brings more than 30 years of nonprofit fundraising experience to the Board. She has provided professional counsel to human service, humanitarian, civic, education, healthcare, conservation, cultural, and faith-based organizations in the United States and internationally. She resides in Mount Vernon, Iowa.

EVANS ODHIAMBO

BOARD MEMBER

Odhiambo is the Executive Director of Kesho Kenya, an NGO which focuses on children’s education through a holistic, multi-faceted programming approach. With Kesho Kenya being an active partner of Street Business School since 2016, Odhiambo brings deep partnership expertise to the Board. As a champion of this partnership, he joined the Street Business School team in Monaco to accept the 2017 PeaceJam Hero Award for Best Nonprofit Act. Odhiambo resides in Kenya.

JOACHIM EWECHU

BOARD MEMBER

Ewechu is the CEO and Founder of SHONA, an organization that grows East African Good Businesses, ones that are viable and that positively benefits society by creating and balancing value for all their stakeholders, including customers, employees, owners, value chain partners and the communities in which they are based. He and his team are leading the way in social impact in this area of the world. In addition to SHONA, he founded and operated two other strategic startups. Ewechu resides in Kampala, Uganda.

REBECCA NAMATOVU

BOARD MEMBER

Namatovu is a post-doctorate fellow at the Copenhagen Business School, is a senior lecturer at Makerere University Business School in Uganda and has served on the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Board. She has conducted extensive research on resource mobilization and strategies/mechanisms for entrepreneurial growth in small businesses. Namatovu is currently living in Copenhagen, Denmark.

TORKIN WAKEFIELD

GLOBAL AMBASSADOR & CO-FOUNDER

Wakefield is Street Business School’s Global Ambassador. She co-founded BeadforLife as well as other organizations that help the world’s poor or marginalized, including Medicine and Miracles, providing education and community for people living with HIV/AIDS, Hollyhock, a retreat center nurturing wellness and social enterprise, and Wellspring, a holistic medical clinic.

ABDIRASHID ALI

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GENERATION FOR CHANGE & DEVELOPMENT (GENCAD)

Abdirashid Ali is the Founder & the Executive Director of Generation for Change & Development (GENCAD), a UK and Kenya registered Charity supporting pastoralist communities in Northern Kenya. He holds a B.Ed degree from Kenyatta University and MSc Social Policy & Planning in Developing Countries from the London School of Economics. He has a vast amount of experience in International Development. Abdirashid is passionate about empowering women and girls.

CARRIE HESSLER-RADELET

PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL, CEO

Carrie Hessler-Radelet is the President & CEO of Project Concern International (PCI). Hessler-Radelet served as Director of the Peace Corps (2012-2017) and has spent decades leading global health efforts with John Snow, Inc., consulting on programs for USAID and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Carrie holds a Master of Science in Health Policy and Management from Harvard University.

CASSIDY MURPHY

Murphy has worked with women and service organizations for close to 35 years including Planned Parenthood and women’s shelters in Colorado.
Murphy worked as a Deputy District Attorney, specializing in the prosecution of recidivist domestic abusers and trainer on domestic violence prosecution for law enforcement throughout Colorado.
In recent years, Murphy was a board member for Peacemaker Institute- initiating an intensive peace retreat program in Rwanda for genocide survivors, perpetrators, rescuers, and all those impacted by the violence of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Murphy has also served as a board member for Boulder Rotary Club, working as a mentor, and international and local service projects.

CLARE JOY TUSINGWIRE

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS, GIRL UP INITIATIVE UGANDA

Clare has over 13 years’ experience in working with communities putting to good use her background in Adult and community education. She is highly skilled in community mobilization and stakeholder engagement a skill she has developed overtime with her work previously at Beadforlife Uganda where for seven years she worked with young women to promote economic empowerment.
Currently, in her role as the Director Of Programs for Girl Up Initiative Uganda, Clare continues to nurture her passion and dedication for empowering and improving the well-being of girls and women and the communities they live in.

DARIN LAYMAN

SELF-EMPLOYED

Darin Layman brings more than 30 years of international leadership in computer and telecommunications technology. The past 10 years have focused on integrating international technology companies into IBM. Darin’s hobbies and interests include running, biking, swimming, renewable energy, and supporting nonprofits working to eliminate poverty.

ERIKA LUITJENS

STONECREST FINANCIAL, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
CAPCON FOUNDATION, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Erika Luitjens has a long history of working in the finance industry and cares deeply about developing strong partnerships to increase impact and operational efficiency.

FIONA MACAULAY

FOUNDER AND CEO, THE WILD NETWORK

Fiona is the Founder and CEO of the WILD Network (Women Innovators and Leaders Development) and works at the intersection of innovation, leadership, and global development. One of the pioneering voices in the fields of social entrepreneurship and international development, committed to helping women make their mark in the social change sector. Fiona is committed to helping people achieve their potential. She is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, where she also runs a leadership clinic for MBA students, and serves as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence to mentor and coach emerging social innovators and leaders across disciplines.

JENNA O’BRIEN

PHILANTHROPY UNIVERSITY, PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER

Jenna has over 10 years of program design and grantmaking experience. She is passionate about advancing culturally relevant approaches and empowering local leaders who have already been solving their community’s most pressing challenges. She is a lifelong Chicagoan who believes in the power of women in partnership to change the world.

JILL MCCARTHY

MCCARTHY STRATEGIES, PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

After a career beginning in democratic politics, Jill McCarthy now serves as a public affairs strategist with 15-years of experience in leading global public-private partnerships, social impact and sustainability programs, and marketing & communications campaigns for high-profile global brands, executives, and policymakers. Her hobbies include international travel, endurance sports, and volunteering with the refugee community in the Bay area.

Kerry Gilmartin

SOFT STYLE, INC., OWNER

Kerry is an entrepreneur who built a wonderful company for breast-feeding mothers called Bamboobies. She is the mother of three and has a heart for women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurialism.

Lucinda Watson

Lucinda’s background is in the financial industry, with a focus in social impact investment. After starting her career in the City of London, she was awarded her MSc in Sustainable Agriculture from the Royal Agriculture College then spent several years working with social entrepreneurs for disability inclusion around the world. She now works with the Watson Foundation, analyzing opportunities both in social impact investing and philanthropy.

Maame Afon

AFRICAN WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT FUND,
BOARD CHAIR

Maame is an activist, international development practitioner, mentor, coach, wife, mother, and recording artist who uses music to promote philanthropy and social justice/impact. As a mentor and coach, she works with emerging leaders internationally, including MasterCard Foundation Scholars and MILEAD (Moremi Initiative Fellows), as well as African women entrepreneurs through the African Women’s Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) and Women Leaders for the World (WLW) fellows through How Women Lead. Maame is a member of the Opportunity Collaboration (OC) where she also serves as a Moderator for the Colloquium for Good. She is the founder and lead trainer/facilitator of MILT— (Management for Impact Leadership and Transformation).

MARIA OMARE

THE ACTION FOUNDATION, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Maria Omare is the founder and Executive Director of The Action Foundation, a Global Catalyst Partner to SBS. She leads efforts to provide holistic development opportunities for children and young people with disabilities in under-served communities. Maria is a Royal Commonwealth Society Associate Fellow, Cordes Fellow, US Department of State Professional Fellow and an incredible SBS ambassador.

MARTY CORDES

CORDES FOUNDATION, CO-FOUNDER

Marty Cordes co-founded the Cordes Foundation where she currently directs philanthropic and gender-lens investing work advancing economic opportunities for women. Additionally, Marty is on the board of Nest and is a member of Women Moving Millions.

MANJULA DISSANAYAKE

FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EDUCATE LANKA FOUNDATION, INC.

Manjula is a banker turned social entrepreneur committed to unleashing the potential of young people through equitable and inclusive education opportunities. Prior to founding Educate Lanka, Manjula worked in investment banking in Washington DC and in international development at the World Bank. Manjula also serves on the board of the Learning Economy Foundation and a member of the executive committee of Karanga: The Global Alliance for Social Emotional Learning. Manjula’s based in Washington DC with his wife and two boys and splits his time between the U.S. and Sri Lanka.

REN DIETEL

DIETEL PARTNERS, SENIOR PARTNER

Ren Dietel loves being part of Dietel and Partners, a philanthropic advising firm that she operates with two of her sisters and their dad. They create uniquely tailored philanthropic services for individuals, multi-generation families, and small family foundations and are deeply committed to grantee-centric partnerships with grantee organizations around the globe. Ren is based in Seattle, WA.

ROHIT BURMAN

SENIOR LEADER, SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

Rohit is an independent consultant, focused on sustainability and social impact, for organizations across the nonprofit and corporate sectors.  Rohit has worked with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, J.P. Morgan’s Philanthropic Services Group, MetLife Foundation, M•A•C AIDS Fund, The Estée Lauder Companies, Teach For All, Zegar Family Foundation and Philanthropy New York, among others.  Rohit received his Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University and holds a B.A. in Economics from The College of Wooster.

SAMANTHA WILLIAMS

TEACH FOR ALL, GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF GIRLS’ EDUCATION

Samantha Williams is the Global Director of Girls’ Education at Teach For All, where she supports educators to increase gender equity in their classrooms and communities. During her time at Teach For All, Samantha has served as Chief of Staff to the CEO, and spent five years in Johannesburg establishing the organization’s operations in Africa, leading external relations, growth strategy, and partner support. She previously worked at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, Harvard University, and Communities In Schools of Georgia. She is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.