Metrics from the Ground Up February 27-28, 2018
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Alban Alphonse E Ahoure Prof., CAPEC
Prof. Alban Alphonse E. AHOURE is the Director of the Cellule d’Analyse de Politiques Economiques du CIRES (CAPEC: www.capec-ci.org). He works on subjects related to human capital, social capital, labor market outcomes, governance and poverty alleviation, firms’ performance.
Luke Aldridge Monitoring & Evaluation Team Leader, LifeNet International
Luke leads research, monitoring and evaluation at LifeNet International. He has worked in global health programming and research across South Asia and East Africa, and holds an MSc in global mental health from King's College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
Vava Angwenyi Vava Specialty Coffee Kenya
Vava holds a Master’s degree in International Finance and Management from University of Groningen as well as Certificate in Global Asset Management from Warrington College of Business, University of Florida and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics & Actuarial Science from University of Western Ontario- CANADA. Vava’s vision is to challenge the status quo and promote positive social disruption within the Coffee industry. This vision comes from an inborn Kenyan passion for coffee and a drive to promote the sustainable production of coffee within Kenya’s and the wider East African region by tracing the production of high quality coffee beans to the independent smallholder coffee farmer, who works day in and day out, against major obstacles and with meager resources to produce some of the world’s best tasting coffees, often without an understanding or appreciation of the final fruits of their labor. www.vavacoffeeinc.com
Daniel Asare-Kyei, PhD Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Esoko
Daniel led a team of experts on USAID funded Trade and Investment program where he worked on commodity value chains focusing on bottom of the pyramid actors. In his role as a GIS Program Manager with TechnoServe and ACDI/VOCA, he initiated the development of the first Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) for Ghana’s agricultural sector. He conducted a pioneering research in post-harvest management of perishables using advanced remote sensing techniques. These models have become the backbone of a new mobile app, called CHEETAH (http://cheetah.ujuizi.com/). He founded Eucharia Farms and Adinkra Frontiers and has been a speaker and ardent promoter of ICT for agriculture and rural development. He is now the Chief Executive Officer for Esoko’s mobile data collection company, Insyt.co (www.insyt.co). Daniel is also a fellow of the United Nations University-EHS and has a doctorate degree in Agricultural Economics and has double master’s degree in Geo-Information Science from the University of Twente, The Netherlands and a first-class Bachelor’s in Agricultural Economics from Ghana’s KNUST.
Metrics from the Ground Up February 27-28, 2018
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Matt Austin Senior Investment Officer, Private Capital Group, U.S. Agency for International Development
Matt Austin is a Senior Investment Officer for the Office of Private Capital and Microenterprise (PCM). In this role, Matt advises USAID leadership and staff on leveraging private investment in support of USAID and host government development priorities and programs.
Theophile Azomahou Professor, United Nations University, CERDI
I am development economist with broad disciplinary interests at the frontier of evidence-based policy, quantitative empirics and theory. My research veer around development issues (programme evaluation and field experiments, public finances, fiscal evasion and informality, taxation, gender equality, women empowerment, sustainable human development, intergenerational mobility, demography and health, poverty analysis) and applied econometrics.
Lewis Bett Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
Lewis Bett is a Junior Associate in Grants, Monitoring and Programme Quality at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). GAIN is an International Non-Governmental Organization which works to advance nutrition outcomes by improving the consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially those most vulnerable to malnutrition. He graduated from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT), with bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development in 2016. Prior to his current role, Lewis worked as Project administrator and as Programme Assistant with the same organization.
Peter Blair Director, Vera Solutions
I work as Vera Solutions' Director, covering our Africa-based programs. We work with a wide range of organizations in health, education, environment, WASH, and peacebuilding, building data systems to help them understand their impact better.
Laura Budzyna Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager, MIT D-Lab
Laura Budzyna is the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager at MIT D-Lab, where she designs systems to track and evaluate the impact of D-Lab’s academic, research, and innovation practice programs. She led the MIT Practical Impact Alliance working group on impact measurement and is the author of “The Metrics Café” framework and toolkit.
Metrics from the Ground Up February 27-28, 2018
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Claudio Cali Economist, European Investment Bank
As part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Results Measurement (ReM) Team, I deliver EIB impact strategy across its Impact Financing Envelope (IFE) operations in African Caribbean and Pacific countries, supporting the selection of impact investments, engaging with EIB portfolio companies and tracking, monitoring and reporting on results of the IFE. Prior to joining the ReM+ team I have been working as associate counsellor at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), providing inputs on transition impact related results management work and setting and implementing the results framework on different levels of EBRD activities. Previously I worked as country and financial sector analyst at the EIB, responsible for financial sector assessment in a number of countries in West, Central and Eastern Africa. I began my career working as research assistant (main research interests in Fund Management Industry and Agent-based Models) at the finance department of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
Matt Capelli Founder, Laheriyam | Data Sharma
Matt is a technology consultant who is passionate about aligning project resources, execution, and goals with the right technology so that teams spend less time fighting with their systems and more time making data-driven decisions.
Martina Castro CDC Group
Martina is responsible for evaluating and managing the development impact of investments within the Impact Fund of the CDC Group. Prior to joining CDC, Martina worked for an economic consultancy advising governments, development finance institutions and donors on private sector development and financial inclusion initiatives. Martina also worked as Strategy and Finance Officer for a social enterprise in Haiti, and before that as a philanthropy and impact investment advisor in Switzerland. Martina holds a Master in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva, Switzerland.
Elizabeth Chacko Partnerships Advisor, U.S. Agency for International Development
Liz Chacko is a Partnerships Advisor at USAID. She focuses on entrepreneurship / impact investing partnerships and provides advisory services within USAID on private sector engagement. Prior to joining USAID, Liz worked at the World Bank for nearly five years on financial sector development in Africa preparing projects to increase access to finance for small and medium enterprises and managing a regional capacity building project. Previously, she was a LGT Impact Fellow providing strategy and operational support to a start-up clean water venture in India and has worked with the Grassroots Business Fund. Liz began her career in the financial services industry working at Drake Management, a global fixed income investment manager, on the client relationship team and at JP Morgan Chase & Co in a variety of business units. Liz earned her MBA and Master of Science in Foreign Service at Georgetown University and her Bachelor of Science at NYU's Stern School of Business.
Metrics from the Ground Up February 27-28, 2018
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Leo Chandler Results Manager/Data Analyst, DFID Impact Programme
At the Impact Programme, I am the results manager, economist and data analyst helping to oversee the impact reporting for the different components of the work we conduct I support the CDC in their social impact reporting of their fund of funds called the Impact Fund which currently has 7 funds and 34 investee companies, as well as supporting their Technical Assistance Facility. I also work in managing some of the market building work we do, helping to lead on the grant funded projects which are focused on developing impact measurement and management practices. The market building projects I have been involved with include: the Bridges Impact Management Project, Acumen's Lean Data Service, the Poverty Probability Index (PPI), ANDE's learning labs, and the GIIN's navigating impact work. Prior to working at the DFID Impact Programme, I undertook a Masters at the London School of Economics, specialising in development, economics and social policy.
Elaine Chang Director, Market Development, TaroWorks
Elaine Chang is the Director for Market Development for TaroWorks. She has over 10 years of experience in data analytics, market research and database design. Her mission is to help organizations create positive change in their communities through data.
Samia Chasi British Council
Samia Chasi has more than 18 years of experience in international education. She joined the British Council in February 2017 to manage programmes in entrepreneurship and skills. This includes a three-year entrepreneurship project funded by the EU and implemented in partnership with three South African organizations.
Amreen Choda Associate, Genesis Analytics
Amreen Choda is an Associate at the Evaluation for Development practice at Genesis Analytics. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Economics (Honours) from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Jonathan Cook Chairman, African Management Initiative
Jonathan Cook is co-founder and chairman of AMI. He is a past director and faculty member of the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) of the University of Pretoria and a past chairman of the Association of African Business Schools.
Maria Emilia Correa Co-Founder, Sistema B/Academia B
Named one of the 30 most influential intellectuals in Latin America, with 30 years of international experience in companies, civil society and academia. Correa began her professional life in conservation of natural resources and was the first Vice President of Sustainability in a multinational in Latin America. After a successful career with multinationals, in 2012 she co-founded Sistema B (www.sistemab.org) and is currently a partner and promoter of business with purpose. In 2014 Correa created Academia B (www.academiab.org) which became a global endeavor in 2017. Metrics from the Ground Up February 27-28, 2018
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Sebastian Csaszar Business Development Lead, TaroWorks
Sebastian is responsible for helping organizations in Africa to incorporate monitoring technology. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Georgia. Sebastian also speaks both Hungarian and Spanish.
Sonia Lebri Dasse Research Assistant, CAPEC
I am a second year PhD student in economics. My research focuses on women entrepreneurs, gender inequalities and their firm's performance in inclusive business
Susmita De Solution Principal, Slalom
Susmita is a Solution Principal in Slalom’s Technology Enablement, CRM Practice. She has 10+ years of experience advising, designing and implementing technology solutions across financial services, healthcare, technology, nonprofit and social sectors. Her technology consulting expertise includes business and technology strategy, solution design, and delivery management. She leads the Slalom New York Social Impact Community of Practice and co-leads the New York Women’s Leadership Network. Susmita holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, Industrial Engineering and System Management from the University of Toronto and a Master of Public Administration, Development Practice from Columbia University.
Chantal de Kock Project Manager, Fetola
I have been responsible for the implementation and roll out of various enterprise development programmes across south Africa and have an interest in monitoring and evaluation. I have previously worked in NGO sector where impact measurement has been key to growth of the organization.
Temilade Denton ESG and Social Impact Coordinator, Alitheia Capital
With a professional background in social development research, projects, and communications at international organizations (UNESCO, ILO) and a local NGO (Growing Businesses Foundation), I decided that private finance was one of the fastest and most sustainable vehicles for delivering value and positive social impact. I have spent the last two and a half years at Alitheia Capital, an impact investor, exploring this concept.
Kevit Desai Managing Director, Centurion Systems
Dr. Kevit Desai is the Chairman of the Permanent Working Group on TVET in Kenya (PWG). He is championing private sector, TVET, government and development partner linkages, towards transformation of Kenya’s technical and vocational training platform. He is the owner and founder of Centurion Systems Limited and holds a Ph.D. in Robotics Systems Engineering. He is also the founder and chairman of Linking Industry with Academia (LIWA), the Chairman of Council, Technical University of Mombasa and Chairman of The Board of Governors - Karen Technical Training Institute Metrics from the Ground Up February 27-28, 2018
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Emanuela Di Rito Senior Manager: Entrepreneur Advancement, LifeCo UnLtd SA
Emanuela (Emmy) Di Rito who has a background in psychology and counselling has been involved in Education, Training and Development for 19 years. She has extensive experience in development of programmes that form part of the national qualifications framework and has worked with various SETA’s for the past 13 years. Her experience extends from training to RPL to working with youth and adults (both 18.1 and 18.2). Emmy is a Snr. Manager: Impact Advancement and Opportunity Development and she has been at LifeCo for over 12 years.
Helene Diouf M&E Specialist, Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture
I’m the new Monitoring & Evaluation in Specialist for Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture in Senegal since January 2018. I have a master in Statistics with a specialization in impact analysis of policies. I worked in the Senegalese National Office of Statistic and Demography where I was member of the technical team which management the production of conjuncture index (price index in industry and service sectors). These indexes allow the follow-up prices evolution in industry and service sectors.
Emily Eastman Global Partnerships Manager, GALI
Emily Eastman is the Global Partnerships Manager for the Entrepreneurship Database Program (EDP), a part of the Global Accelerator Learning Initiative (GALI). EDP evaluates the impact that accelerators and entrepreneurial support organizations have on the ventures they support. The main goal of the EDP is to give accelerators data-driven insights to make more informed business decisions. Emily is committed to innovative research and focuses her efforts on studying the effects of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and the impact of entrepreneurship on economic growth. Emily's regions of focus include supporting partners throughout Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Yaquta Fatehi Program Manager, William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan (WDI)
Fatehi studies the impact of organizations and businesses operating in emerging economies on individuals from low- income households. With this data, she develops recommendations to scale positive impacts and reduce negative impacts, and help businesses with their decision-making
Nina Fenton Senior Economist, European Investment Bank
I work in the results measurement team of the EIB, with a particular focus on impact financing operations. I hold a DPhil (PhD) in economics from the University of Oxford and have worked with a number of international organizations on issues connected to results and impact. Metrics from the Ground Up February 27-28, 2018
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Ben Fowler Principal, MarketShare Associates
Ben Fowler is a Co-Founder and Principal at MarketShare Associates, a consulting firm focused on implementing and measuring innovative development approaches. Ben specializes in the measurement and evaluation of private and public investments. Ben specializes in measuring job creation and conducted one of the first efforts to catalogue approaches to measuring bottom-up job creation. He is advising the UK government in its job creation and measurement approaches. Ben has 15 years of experience in economic development across more than 30 countries, including long-term roles in Kenya and Guatemala. Ben speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Kiswahili.
Mylene François Miss, VECO East Africa
Mylene François, currently working for VECO East Africa as Planning, Learning and Accountability Officer, VECO's internal Monitoring and Evaluation system, as well as Communication person of contact. I have worked before for the European Commission, Directorate General Development and Cooperation and for the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Africa on Financing for Development.
Roseirene Githige Head of Programmes, GrowthAfrica
Roseirene is passionate about working with SGBs to help grow strong businesses with social, economic and environmental impact in the society.
Lissa Glasgo Senior Associate, IRIS/Impact Measurement & Mgmt, GIIN
Lissa Glasgo serves as Senior Associate on the GIIN’s IRIS/IMM team, developing impact measurement and management tools including IRIS and the Navigating Impact project. Prior to joining the GIIN, her background includes work in measurement strategy with solar- and tech-focused social enterprises in the Philippines and South Africa, global health through the Institute for Reproductive Health at Georgetown University, and educational resource development through the U.S. Peace Corps in Benin.
Scott Graham Director, Research and Field Data Services, FINCA International
Scott leads FINCA’s Client Research and Field Data Services program, using digital surveys and analytics to measure the impact of FINCA’s programs in microfinance and social investing. His team has recently completed impact studies of solar lighting and improved cook-stoves in Uganda, and agency banking in DR-Congo. They also collect and publish extensive data on the social performance of FINCA’s microfinance subsidiaries (https://results.finca.org/). Scott also has a varied background in start-ups and organizational development. He launched FINCA’s first social enterprise, BrightLife, which distributes solar and other life-enhancing products to low-income consumers in Uganda, has led the introduction of savings and insurance services, fostered FINCA’s first payment technology pilots, and spearheaded a global brand leadership initiative. Previously, he spent 7 years as Director of FINCA microfinance subsidiaries in Malawi and South Africa. Metrics from the Ground Up February 27-28, 2018
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Kate Granger Deputy Program Director, Fintrac Inc.
Kate Granger, has considerable experience supporting agribusinesses and designing successful partnerships that drive private-sector led agricultural innovations and technologies during her tenure at Fintrac and previously. Ms. Granger is currently the Deputy Program Manager for the USAID-funded program Feed the Future Partnering for Innovation, where she oversees a global portfolio of $46M in agricultural technology investments. Ms. Granger holds a MPA in Development Practice from Columbia University and a BS in International Agriculture and Development from Cornell University.
Ben Grozier Associate, Beyond Capital Fund
Ben joined Beyond Capital as our Associate in July 2015. He is passionate about the role of the private sector in economic development, and excited at the prospect of impact investing to sustainably alleviate poverty around the world. Prior to Beyond Capital, he worked in technology investment banking at William Blair.
Daniela Gusman Founder, Rise International
Daniela is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of professional experience in the private sector as well as the international development sector. She has worked extensively throughout Europe, Australia, Africa and the USA in International Sales & Marketing, PR, Business Development and Social Entrepreneurship. She has provided strategic growth planning for companies, designed and launched social enterprises and led diverse teams in various sectors from educational services, manufacturing to corporate B2B events.
Eduardo Gustale Fundacion Paraguaya
Experienced in Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Social Innovation. Worked repeated times in academic research, survey development and market insight. Interest in innovation and entrepreneurship, having in the past years developed, managed and advised Paraguayan local ventures. Elected Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum & Chevening Scholar for an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University of Warwick. Currently heads the Poverty Stoplight team, a metric and methodology aiming to change the way we measure and work with poverty.
Sabrina Habib Chief Exploration Officer, Kidogo
Sabrina Natasha Habib is the Co-Founder and Chief Exploration Officer at Kidogo, a social enterprise that provides high-quality, affordable early childhood care & education for less than $1 / day. Prior to Kidogo, Sabrina spent three years working with the Aga Khan Development Network in East Africa, managing an Integrated Primary Health Care Project and the Social Innovations portfolio of a $13.5 million maternal and child health grant. Dissatisfied with the status quo and traditional approaches to development, Sabrina launched Kidogo in 2014 as a sustainable and scalable social enterprise. Sabrina holds a Masters of Public Administration in Development Practice from Columbia University and was named Unilever's Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Forbes' Top 30 Under 30 and Canada’s Female Social Entrepreneur of the Year by ELLE Magazine. Metrics from the Ground Up February 27-28, 2018
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Mathias Hague AECF
Mathias Hague is an agricultural economist with more than 20 years’ experience in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems in the field of international development assistance.
Dean Hand Impact Investment Strategist, Ashburton Investments
Dean advises on all aspects of impact investing - from capital raising to investment opportunities. She is currently reading for a Masters in Philosophy (Inclusive Innovation). The focus of her dissertation is on impact investment strategies and blended finance structuring to leverage traditional capital.
Karim Harji Programme Director, Oxford Impact Measurement Programme
Karim Harji is the Programme Director, Oxford Impact Measurement Programme at the Said Business School, University of Oxford. He brings over a decade of international experience in impact measurement and evaluation, particularly for impact investing, social finance, and social enterprise.
Michelle Hassan Associate, Bankable Frontier Associates
Michelle Hassan is an associate at BFA and specializes in how finance can support real economies, specifically in areas of agriculture, MSME, and energy. Her work under the finance for life team focusses on innovative ideas to tackle the challenges and gaps in the sectors with a focus on issues affecting women and youth.
Katie Hoffmann Manager, Responsible Inclusive Finance, Social Performance Task Force (SPTF)
Katie Hoffmann has been the Manager, Responsible Inclusive Finance at the Social Performance Task Force since 2013. Previously, she worked as a consultant for the International Finance Corporation and for the Advocacy Project in Kampala Uganda, where she focused on small business development. Ms. Hoffmann spent three years working as a business journalist at Bloomberg News in New York and has also worked as a reporter for the Olympic News Service in Beijing and The Times of London. She holds an M.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, with specializations in international business diplomacy and international development, and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she graduated with a double major in journalism and international relations. She is based in Washington, D.C.
Metrics from the Ground Up February 27-28, 2018
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Farouk Jiwa Co-Founder, Farm Shop
Farouk is a social entrepreneur and recognised expert in international economic and enterprise development. In addition to being the Co-founder of Farm Shop and Honey Care Africa, he was also the Senior Advisor for Economic Development with CARE International for 10 years. Farouk is currently a Lecturer and Associate Staff at the Coady International Institute at St Francis Xavier University. Farouk has received the Equator Initiative Prize, the International Development Innovation Award from the World Bank and the World Business and Development Award from the Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum. Farouk is also a Senior Ashoka Fellow, a Sauvé Fellow and an Aga Khan Foundation Scholar. He holds a Master’s in Environmental Studies from York University, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business and Sustainability from the Schulich Business School, and a BSc. Honours, First Class in Environmental Biology from Queen's University, all in Canada.
Elizabeth Kago Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst, Kenya Climate Innovation Center
Elizabeth keeps track of KCIC’s results against its performance framework. She is also in the technical team on Kenya mini-wind project aims to demonstrate small wind turbines can be integrated with existing solar PV mini-grid systems in Kenya. She is passionate about global environmental topics which motivated her to pursue Bachelors in Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies at University of Nairobi; and currently taking Masters in Arts in Environmental Planning and Management in University of Nairobi who is undertaking a project research in Assessment of factors affecting adoption of improved cook stoves by households in Kenya: a case study in Kibera.
Ruth Kamunya M&E and Database Systems Specialist, International Fertilizer Development Center - IFDC
I am computer science graduate with work experience of 10 years as an I.T specialist. I also have about two years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation. Basic spatial analysis experience for reporting purposes as well.
Kim Kariuki Living Goods
9 years of progressive experience in development, working in the USA, UK and in Kenya across multiple sectors. I'm passionate about driving innovation and my work at Living Goods provides a unique platform to deliver transformative engagements that step-change our interventions in community health .
Tom Karrel East Africa Programming Manager, Global Livingston Institute
Tom started working with GLI at the end of 2017, and spends the majority of the year in Uganda. In this role, Tom helps to oversee most of GLI’s East Africa programming across all sectors, as well as managing some of the in-country staff. Tom was born in Westport, Connecticut, and has worked in Uganda, US, and Mexico for various public health and development organizations. He graduated from Tulane University with a Master’s in International Health and Development. Tom is passionate about social innovation and community development, and spends his free time traveling, reading, and trying to learn the ukulele.
Metrics from the Ground Up February 27-28, 2018
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Stella Kimani Project Assistant, Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture
Stella Kimani is a Project Assistant with Syngenta Foundation East Africa, since July 2016. She has previously worked as a business support services consultant. She has an MBA in Operations Management from the University of Nairobi and B.Com (Finance Option) from Kenyatta University.
Assi Jose Carlos Kimou Associate Professor, CAPEC
Assi KIMOU holds a PhD in Economics from a joint program of the Felix Houphouet-Boigny University and The Universite Catholique de Louvain in Belgium. He is currently associate professor and senior researcher at CAPEC. He was a Fulbright fellow at The University of South Florida (USA). Dr. Kimou’s research interest is Development Economics with a focus in Law and Economics, Impact Evaluation, Governance and Private Sector development.
Simon Kiragu wPOWER
Simon Kiragu is the Project Officer at the wPOWER Hub. In this role, as an energy practitioner and environmentalist, he is highly adept in project management, technology expertise and enterprise development.
Ophelia Koshie Lamptey M & E Associate, MBC Africa
Ophelia has education background in Integrated Business Studies with three years working experience in Project Management, Administration and Finance. she has certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation and anticipate building practical experience in project monitoring and analyzing of data. She also has working experience in the education sector and coordinating the operation of a small enterprise. She is more efficient in a well-structured organization with system in place. Lastly her innovation is utilized when I have more information on a subject.
Khutjo Langa Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Property Point
I am a dynamic individual who is determined and eager about my career. I thrive on challenges which I find very stimulating and enjoyable and my natural enthusiasm allows me to work hard and enjoy everything I venture in. I have a BSc (Mathematics & Physics) degree from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. I am passionate about impact measurement and I intend to grow within this field.
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Liz Larson Results Measurement Advisor, UNCDF
Liz Larson is the Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme’s (PFIP) Results Measurement Advisor. Since March 2014, Liz is responsible for the monitoring and evaluation for PFIP, spearheading a results-based management framework across all levels of the programme’s strategy and implementation. Most recently Liz was the Asia Regional Manager of Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX), starting up the MIX office in Hyderabad, India, responsible for all regional activities and a team of analysts. Prior to working for MIX, Liz worked for Oxfam America (OA) managing the development organization’s livelihoods portfolio in East Asia, with a focus on community finance and agriculture. She also worked for Mercy Corps in Asia and America, most notably helping to start the Microfinance Innovation Center for Resources and Alternatives (MICRA) in Indonesia, a specialized microfinance consulting company. Liz has a Master’s degree in International Studies with a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Oregon, where she also worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Overseas Program Coordinator at the University of Oregon.
Hannah Longford Programme Advisor, Said Business School, University of Oxford
We work with faculty and industry experts to market test, commercialise, design and launch executive education programmes to the global marketplace. We helped create and commercialise the world's first social impact executive education portfolio consisting of social impact investing, impact measurement and social finance.
Ian Lorenzen Executive Director & Partner, GrowthAfrica
Entrepreneur at heart and mind, on a journey exploring how we make business a driver of economic and social progress in and for Africa. Excited about the world of vast business opportunities that surrounds me and how we can play a key role in turning opportunities and potential into successful companies which creates impact, formalised employment and income opportunities. Simply put: Love facilitating and assisting companies seize their African business potential!
Donna Loveridge Dr, Donor Committee for Enterprise Development
Donna works with the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development and supports initiatives to improve the measurement of results on private sector development programmes. She has been actively involved in the messy work of achieving social outcomes through creating, implementing, and evaluating economic growth and governance programmes to address the learning and accountability needs of programmes and stakeholders. She has designed and implemented numerous evaluation activities, including the development and implementation of assessment frameworks, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis processes and tools, development of recommendations and facilitated the use of information to improve performance.
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Prachi Maheshwari Associate Vice President, Intellecap
Prachi brings in over 10 years of work experience across functions including research, capacity building, business scaling, long term business strategy, due-diligence, product design and launch. At Intellecap, her work has focused on supporting development financial institutions, large foundations and SMEs in business planning strategy, partnerships and process re-engineering.
Daniel Matoke Project Coordinator, ATMS Foundation/AMSCO
Daniel is a multi-disciplined, highly analytical, results-oriented program management specialist with extensive experience in management of Neonatal, Maternal, Nutrition, HIV & Gender, and Human Capital Development programs. He is an active listener, collaborative leader, and conceptual thinker with innate ability to implement effective operations process improvements, design new monitoring, verification and evaluation systems; and execute projects to beat critical deadlines.
Flaubert Mbiekop Program Officer, IDRC
Flaubert Mbiekop has a Diplôme d'études approfondies in international economics from the Programme de troisième cycle interuniversitaire, Université de Yaoundé, and a PhD in economics from the Université du Quebec à Montréal. In 2009, the International Institute of Public Finance and GTZ awarded him the first African Public Policy Award in recognition of his research on reforming public institutions in Africa. He is also the author or co-author of several articles about development and international trade which have been published in prestigious reviews such as the European Journal of Political Economy, the Journal of Macroeconomics, the Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, and the Trade and Development Review. Before joining IDRC's Supporting Inclusive Growth program as Program Officer in 2011, he taught at Cornell University and Drew University, and the Université du Quebec à Montréal.
Melissa Menke Founder, Access Afya
Melissa is the Founder of Access Afya in Nairobi, Kenya. She is a Forbes 400 Philanthropy Fellow and a Cartier Women’s Initiative Award Finalist. She has spoked globally about digital health innovation in low-resource settings. Melissa holds a Master’s in Public Service from New York University. She has served on the Board of the Young Women Social Entrepreneurs Nairobi, which holds events promoting women in business.
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Susan Mirembe Portfolio Manager, Yunus Social Business Funds
Susan has a wealth of experience in Access to Finance, SME Business Development Services and Portfolio Management. Prior to joining YSB-Uganda, Susan was a Financial Business Advisor for the USAID/Uganda Private Health Program. Prior to that, she was a Program Manager at Innovations Systems and Cluster Program - Makerere University, where she joined after working as a Credit Officer at Finance Trust Bank Limited. Susan’s previous roles largely involved working with various SMEs on a range of BDS services including business planning, market research, feasibility studies, financial management, investment appraisals; structuring financing options; business skills training and market linkages. Susan holds a Master’s in Business Administration and Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and several certificates in M&E, Project Planning and Management.
Anne Misiko wPOWER
Anne Misiko is the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the wPOWER Hub. In this role, as a researcher and environmentalist, she is highly adept in project management, monitoring and evaluation, research and development.
Wilmarié Moreland Consultant, Vera Solutions
Wilmarié is a Senior Consultant and Project Manager at Vera Solutions, a social enterprise that uses cloud and mobile technology to amplify the impact of social sector organisations. She has experience in managing information technology implementations for organisations working in the health care, education, human rights and research sectors, predominantly in Sub-Saharan Africa. She is currently conducting a research study with the University of Stellenbosch Business School to better understand issues around user adoption that social sector organisations face when implementing cloud based technology solutions, like Salesforce.
Elton Mudyazvivi Technical Advisor, Catholic Relief Services
I am a male aged 39. With a background in Agriculture Economics, I have worked in development for the last 17 years. I have worked in inclusive business programs, SME financing and delivered training to social enterprises on impact measurement.
Lucy Muigai Business Development, B Lab Global
Lucy is the Operations and Strategy Manager at B Lab East Africa. She has nine years of finance and operations experience in the private sector. Her prior experience was in the oil & gas, logistics, and insurance industries in both Australia and Kenya. Lucy holds a Masters of Finance from Curtin University and Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning from Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia.
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Olivia Muiru Regional Director, B Lab Global
Olivia is the Regional Director of B Lab East Africa. In her role, Olivia is working on building a community of people using business as a force for good in the region. Prior to this role, Olivia was the Global Partner Manager at B Lab supporting its network of regional partners. She also worked as a Standards Analyst helping companies going through the B Corp Certification process, and supporting impact investors to measure and report their social and environmental impact.
Florah Mukabana M&E Manager, TechnoServe Inc.
Florah holds a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture and a master’s degree in Project Planning and Management from Egerton University and Nairobi University respectively. She holds certificates in Monitoring and Evaluation, Donor Committee Enterprise Development (DCED) result measurement standards, Management Information Systems, leadership and transformation, Qualitative and quantitative research methods among others. She has over 10 years’ experience in Result measurement having worked in World Vision Kenya (WVK), GOAL Ireland Kenya (GIK) and TechnoServe. She currently works with TechnoServe as a Regional M&E Manager where her responsibilities are to ensure that the Program collects the evidence required in order to measure progress against the result chain, support the evidence for the changes in business performance, ensure that data is collected and recorded and learning is tracked, maintenance of database of results, and ensure that these are accessible to the teams.
Kimani Mungai Global Affairs Canada
I have over 20 years of working experience on development management with a solid background in designing, developing and implementing transformational development programs. I have managed, administered and monitored aid grants for various donors. Throughout my working career, I have also coordinated activities geared towards sustained development outcomes in different sectors.
Kanini Mutooni Global Innovation Fund
Kanini is currently the Director for Investment at The East Africa Trade and Investment Hub in Nairobi, an 8-country initiative created to increase and attract patient capital investments into the East African region. Kanini is currently the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee of the Global Innovation Fund, a UK and Washington based $250m multi- donor innovation fund that supports investment in innovations in emerging markets. Kanini is also an investment committee member of the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) a $220m impact fund that provides grants and debt to the agriculture sector in sub-Saharan Africa. Kanini has an MBA from Cass Business School, City University UK and is also a Harvard Kennedy School Alumnus. She was recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader in 2014 for her contribution to entrepreneurship.
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Henry Mwangi M&E Manager, Global Communities
M&E practitioner with deep interest in conduct program evaluations to answer development questions.
Tomohiro Nagasaki Impact Team Lead, Business Call to Action at UNDP
Tomohiro Nagasaki is the Impact Team Lead of Business Call to Action, where he leads initiatives on impact measurement and management of inclusive businesses. Tomo is the co-author of BCtA’s flagship reports, including Measuring Impact (2016), a joint publication with GRI. Prior to UNDP, Tomo worked for Citi’s Institutional Clients Group in Tokyo where he managed emerging market financial transactions in Asia. He also worked for the International Finance Corporation in Washington D.C., and the Nigerian Ministry of Agriculture. Tomo holds a MA in Law and Diplomacy (International Business and Development Economics) from The Fletcher School at Tufts University where he was a Fulbright Scholar.
Timothy Ngige Accelerate Director, PassionProfit Ltd.
I am an Accelerate Director for Passion Profit providing support platforms for growing businesses through Founder's Clinic where we address specific problems facing SMEs as well as training and development programs among other related services.
In addition, I have and still do consult for various organizations with over 7 years in Business Modeling, Strategy development and Entrepreneurship Development.
Ly Nguyen Manager, IKEA Foundation
Ly Nguyen joined the Foundation as the first Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager in December 2016. In this role, she is responsible for developing guidance, processes and tools that enable the Foundation to track progress and assess impacts of their grants and portfolios. She also works to promote a culture of reflection and learning within the Foundation.
Jeremy Nicholls CEO, Social Value International
Jeremy Nicholls is the chief executive of Social Value UK and Social Value International, which are membership organisation for individuals, organisations and companies supporting principles and standards in accounting for social and environmental value. He is also a director of the FRC Group (a social business based in Liverpool), a non-executive director of Social Investment Business and a Fellow of Practice of the Government Outcomes Lab at the Blavatnik School of Government. Jeremy also chairs the British Standards Institute’s social value subcommittee and is a member of the IRIS advisory committee, the Social Value Taskforce and the Social Stock Exchange admissions panel. He has lectured at several Universities including the Said Business School at Oxford University, Hult International Business School and the University of Western Australia. Metrics from the Ground Up February 27-28, 2018
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Moses Njenga KIPPRA
Moses is development economist currently working as a policy analyst with KIPPRA.
Benson Njiru Manager, Strategy and Business Development, Schooner Africa Fund
A financial services specialist.
Pitso Ntokoane Catalyst for Growth
Pitso is an Associate at Catalyst for Growth, a non-profit company that promotes quality Business Development Service in the SMME sector. Previously, Pitso worked as a Retention Officer for a Health NGO, ensuring the retention of Medical Officers South Africa's rural areas. His academic background is in Mathematics and Economics, with a BSc Mathematics and Economics degree from the University of Johannesburg and he is a qualified Facilitator.
Princewill Ogbodo Project Officer, Oxfam
Princewill is a graduate of civil engineering from the University of Nigeria Nsukka. He has over 3 years of experience in the private & Not for profit sector in Nigeria. He has worked with several agencies on different projects such as the Millennium development goals & on the National Malaria Eradication Program. Princewill is currently working with Oxfam on the Work in Progress project which is focused on unlocking the economic potential of young women and men in Egypt, Nigeria and Somalia by building their skills to find a job and stimulating entrepreneurship. Prince is also a member of the National Institute of Safety Professionals in Nigeria, Abuja chapter. In addition to working with Oxfam, Princewill also has a passion for agriculture and believes entrepreneurship is key to increased economic opportunities in Africa and more support is needed for Small & Medium Enterprises.
Ndifreke Okwuegbunam Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation
I am currently Head of Programs at Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation, a grant making non-profit organization established to support NGOs and CBOs working in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Health and Environment across Africa. Previously, I worked as Program Manager at LEAP Africa, a non profit organization focused on leadership development for youth and entrepreneurs. I also served as the Executive Director of United Way Nigeria, an affiliate of United Way Worldwide. United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. I worked with FATE Foundation for over 5 years and gathered experience in entrepreneurship development. I facilitate sessions on Entrepreneurship for aspiring entrepreneurs with focus on developing business concepts, business model, and organizational management. I currently support the Rome Business School as a facilitator on Succession Planning.
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S. Robert Ouedraogo Enseignant Chercheur, LAQADS
Economiste, chercheur au Laboratoire d'Analyse Quantitative Appliqué au Développement - Sahel (LAQAD-S) de l'Université Ouaga II, membre de l'Équipe de recherche sur l'inclusion Économique des jeunes et des femmes par l'entreprenariat inclusif.
Alexander Pan Alumni Engagement Program Manager, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University
Before joining Miller Center, Alex worked for ANDE where he coordinated ANDE’s global network of regional chapters. Before joining ANDE, Alex has also worked for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Alex holds an M.A. from George Washington University a B.A. from Colby College
Brad Peaston Business Development Manager, Said Business School, University of Oxford
We work with faculty and industry experts to market test, commercialise, design and launch executive education programmes to the global marketplace. We helped create and commercialise the world's first social impact executive education portfolio consisting of social impact investing, impact measurement and social finance.
Paula Pelaez Head of Business Call to Action, Business Call to Action at UNDP
Paula Pelaez heads the Business Call to Action, working closely with our partners and member companies to advance inclusive business and their contribution to SDGs. Before joining BCtA, Paula worked for BSR, a leading sustainability organization, advising large corporations on a range of sustainability issues including responsible sourcing, human rights, sustainability strategy, and inclusive economy. Paula has also worked with international NGOs such as CARE International, and the Aga Khan Foundation on value chain development projects, social impact investing, and microfinance. She began her career in Bogota, working in marketing for Grupo Aval, the largest financial economic holding in Colombia. Paula has a Masters in Environmental Studies from York University, Canada, and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia.
Lyndsey Petro Portfolio Manager, Innovation Edge
Early childhood development is about unlocking the potential inherent in our next generation of leaders. As a Portfolio Manager at Innovation Edge, I work alongside our investees in the field, learning about the challenges faced in ECD, as well as the many opportunities it presents. I assist investees as they navigate our lean iteration approach; get them thinking about their customers, value propositions and assumptions. I do a lot of connecting; building relationships with and between various stakeholders in the ECD community. I have a Masters in Sociology. I love qualitative research and hearing the voices of those often not heard.
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Olivia Prentice Bridges Impact+, Impact Management Project
Olivia is leading practical implementation of the Impact Management Project, where she specialises in helping financial institutions, investors, corporates, policymakers and entrepreneurs design and enhance their impact measurement and management practices, working across multiple geographies and diverse strategies.
Prior to this, she led Bridges Fund Management's impact management strategy internally across all fund types (growth equity, social impact bond, social businesses and and property), which included developing and implementing tools and software for investment selection and impact accounting.
Before joining Bridges, Olivia worked for CDC, the UK’s Development Finance Institution, assessing and measuring the development impact of their investments across Africa and South Asia. She also supported the DFID Impact Fund in the initial stages of its strategy to make impact investments benefiting the poorest people in developing countries.
Caroline Rabar-Okong'o PassionProfit Ltd.
Business Coach and consultant with over 20 years’ experience in finance, risk and consultant.
Sheena Raikundalia Intellecap
Over 10 years’ experience in the financial, legal and entrepreneurship space in Europe and Kenya. Currently, a senior adviser with Intellecap Africa, in Nairobi.
Jenny Retief CEO, Riversands Incubation Hub
Jenny is a founding director of the Riversands Incubation Hub having been involved in the project from the beginning. As a successful entrepreneur herself, she is well positioned to drive the establishment of the Riversands Incubation Hub Her prior work experience is predominantly in the IT systems and insurance industries spanning both corporate and small business.
Jessica Rios Coordinator, Vox Capital
I'm responsible for analyzing and monitoring the social impact of the companies included in our portfolio of investments.
Previous experience, advising traditional business in areas such as manufacturing, process improvement, operational strategy and governance and project management.
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Carolina Robino Senior Program Officer, IDRC
Carolina Robino is a Senior Program Officer at Canada´s International Development Research Centre (IDRC). She is based in Montevideo at IDRC’s Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean. Her areas of interest include poverty and inequality, labour markets, financial inclusion and women and youth economic empowerment. She also works on the role of businesses and social innovation as a tool for inclusion of women and youth. Prior to joining IDRC, she worked as a researcher and visiting lecturer at the Department of Development Studies of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa. She holds a B.A in Economics from the Universidad de la República in Uruguay; a M.A. in Latin American Social and Political Studies from the Universidad Alberto Hurtado in Chile, and PhD in Development Studies at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
Audrey Royston Monitoring and Evaluation Fellow, Jibu, L3C
Prior to joining Jibu, Audrey held marketing, operations and sales roles with food and agriculture sector businesses to help them access new markets, expand operations, and increase brand awareness. Inspired by former employer Theo Chocolate's efforts to improve the lives of cocoa farmers via their supply chain, she studied international development in graduate school and conducted research on interdisciplinary topics like financial inclusion, food security, digital literacy, and managed field operations for a randomized control trial in Tanzania. She is excited to continue work in East Africa with Jibu. Audrey earned her MPA from the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington, and her BA from the Evergreen State College.
Cynthia Ryan Director, Schooner Africa Fund
Director of Schooner Africa and Sr. Advisor to Schooner Foundation.
Bianca Samson Manager, Catalyst for Growth
Bianca Samson joined Catalyst for Growth (C4G) after having worked as a consultant in public policy and corporate affairs at an international communications firm, Instinctif Partners. Whilst at C4G, she has worked with practitioners and sponsors in defining metrics, data collection and M&E. The feedback gained from these stakeholder has been incorporated into the C4G analytics platform to make it as practical as possible for the various players in the eco- system. Her academic background is in politics and international relations, with an undergraduate and honours degree from the University of Cape Town and concluding with the completion of her masters in international relations at the University of Edinburgh.
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Madalena Santos Director of Operations, End Poverty
Madalena, born and raised in Portugal, has been living in Hong Kong since 2013. With a background in Psychology and Business, she has dedicated her career to fight poverty in the world. During the past few years she worked at International Care Ministries (ICM), a Christian organization that aims to change the face of poverty in the Philippines through education. In April 2017, Madalena joined End Poverty's team as Director of Operations to oversee the design and implementation of projects with local partners in Asia, Africa and Central America.
Amanda Satterly Director, Gender Initiatives, TechnoServe Inc.
More than 15 years of programmatic experience across Africa in program management, monitoring and evaluation and gender integration. Currently Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Manager for STRYDE and Director of Gender Initiatives for TechnoServe.
Birgit Seibel Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Birgit Seibel is a sociologist and works for Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). She currently manages a sector project on sustainable economic policy and private sector development. Major priority topics are structural economic transformation, green and inclusive business, entrepreneurship development and start-up support as well as private sector development in fragile and refugee contexts. Previously, Birgit worked for GIZ on private sector development in Afghanistan, Thailand and Indonesia as well as on start-up support and integration of disadvantaged young people into the labor market in Germany and the UK.
Lemlem Sinkineh Program Manager, Reach for Change Africa
I am Mrs. Lemlem Sinkineh a female born in October 27, 1976 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Currently, I am living in Yeka Subcity Woreda 05, Addis Ababa.
Ashley Speyer Senior Associate, Lean Data, Acumen
Ashley Speyer is a Senior Associate on the Lean Data team at Acumen, responsible for leading Acumen’s work in impact measurement and data collection across East and West Africa. Prior to joining Acumen in 2014, Ashley worked at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York where she conducted research on Cuba’s energy landscape and Brazil’s foreign policy strategy in Africa. Her passion for international development and social entrepreneurship began during her experiences in East Africa in 2007. While in high school, she partnered with a women’s cooperative and founded a non-profit organization to build a school in Arusha, Tanzania. Ashley has also spent time in Uganda studying international development, and wrote her undergraduate thesis on transnational advocacy networks and their role in enforcing international norms. Ashley holds a B.A. in Sociology from Colorado College.
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Alastair Stewart Oxfam GB
MEL Officer - Market Based Livelihoods and Gender at Oxfam GB. Measuring impact and systemic change for Oxfam's inclusive markets and social impact investing programmes.
Anne Stoehr Principal, Operations, Open Capital Advisors
At Open Capital, Anne oversees critical internal roles, including strategy & expansion administration, operations, finance, and talent management. Prior to Open Capital, Anne worked for a startup education company and also brings experience as a program officer with Walton Family Foundation. She earned an MBA from the University of North Carolina.
Renalda Swai Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF)
I received my first degree from Sokoine University of Agriculture. With a Bsc Agriculture General, I joined World Vision Tanzania (WVT) as an associate. I managed to climb the ladder through a series of promotions up to senior position of Design Monitoring & Evaluation- Program Officer. In different capacities within WVT, I was able to support a number of programs/projects in terms of designing, effective monitoring as well as program evaluations. In 2010, I graduated from Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI) with a Master’s of Business Administration. In 2016, I joined KASI Agriventures, as Monitoring and evaluation Specialist. The program is implemented by Small Enterprise Assistance Fund (SEAF), based in Dar es salaam Tanzania. I am currently managing all responsibilities pertaining to coordinating the planning and implementation of all M&E activities and advise on program improvements as needed.
Femi Taiwo LEAP Africa
Femi currently serves as the Director of Programmes and Acting Executive Director of LEAP Africa. He holds an MSc degree in Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship from Manchester Business School, where he focused his research on social innovation and entrepreneurship.
Mishkah Teladia Genesis Analytics
Mishkah Teladia has focused her career at Genesis Analytics on monitoring and evaluation and supporting high-quality and effective results-based management practices within organisations. Her assignments have included providing M&E technical advisory and quality assurance services to the National Treasury’s USD 1 billion Jobs Fund, the Rockefeller Foundation’s Digital Jobs Africa initiative, and a variety of impact funds focused on unlocking the potential of small and growing businesses and to generate employment particularly for youth, women and other marginalised individuals. Mishkah has conducted a number of large-scale evaluations for public sector clients, private sector clients and foundations, and has excellent knowledge of various evaluation approaches, methods and tools.
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Darius Teter Executive Director, Stanford University
Darius Teter, executive director, is leading Seed’s growth and expansion, building upon the success achieved since its inception in 2011. Before joining Stanford Seed, Teter served as vice president of global programs at Oxfam America, where he oversaw regional development and human rights programs in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, humanitarian response to natural disasters and conflict, and managed the research, learning, and evaluation teams. His experience spans the field and geography of international development, from financing infrastructure megaprojects to advising governments on economic policies. Prior to Oxfam, he held leadership positions with the Asian Development Bank, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, an independent U.S. government foreign aid agency. Teter holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Yale University and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School. He has also completed advanced studies in resource economics at the University of British Columbia.
Alexis Teyie Results, Learning and Research Coordinator, Mercy Corps
Alexis is an early career researcher focused on youth livelihoods and market systems development. She is currently based out of Nairobi, and manages research for a 5 country youth employment program implemented by Mercy Corps.
Sarah Tinsley Portfolio Manager, World Vision Canada
Sarah is a Portfolio Manager (Impact Investing) with World Vision Canada, where she is supporting the development of an impact investing fund targeting SGBs in emerging markets. This includes working closely with in-country partners to develop financial products and impact management systems.
Diana Trujillo Assistant Professor, Universidad de Los Andes
Diana Trujillo is Assistant Professor at the School of Management at the Universidad de Los Andes. She completed her Ph.D. in Public Administration at New York University. Her research areas include management of complex issues, cross-sector collaborations, collaborative governance arrangements, social innovation and social entrepreneurship. Currently her work is focused on understanding the links between value creation and impact evaluation in cross-sector collaborations. She contributed to: Socially Inclusive Business in Latin America (2010), Effective Management of Social Enterprise (2006), and Social Partnering in Latin America: Lessons Drawn from Collaborations of Businesses and Civil Society Organizations (2004), published by Harvard University. She has authored a dozen of case studies, most of them published by Harvard Business Publishing.
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Morgan Tucker Impact Analyst, Impact Investing, Catholic Relief Services
Morgan Tucker joined the team in May 2015 and currently serves as the Impact Analyst. She leads on establishing impact measurement guidance, frameworks, processes, and technology and advises CRS Country Programs on the same. Morgan also supports Church partner and staff capacity-building, manages CRS’Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneur (ANDE) and Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) memberships, and supports CRS impact investing sector engagement. Morgan joined CRS from a Project Assistant role at University Research Co. for the USAID TRAction Project. Prior to that, she worked for two years in Latin America; in project design and proposal development in Brazil and social enterprise development and microfinance in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.
Tom Van den Steen International M&E Manager, Rikolto
Humanist, building bridges across cultures and knowledge. Systems thinker, using analytical skills and innovative methodologies to facilitate change processes. Communicator, translating complexity into digestible language and supporting others in bringing their message across in more effective and clear ways.
David Waiyaki M&E Specialist, MEDA
Mr. David Irungu Waiyaki has over 9 years of progressive professional experience in the monitoring and evaluation of development programs in Tanzania, Mozambique, Uganda and Kenya, where he currently serves as the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the Global Affairs Canadan Msawa Initiative. His expertise includes developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, designing and employing quantitative survey instruments, promoting informed and effective decision making among project staff and development partners, and ensuring that gender is properly integrated into M&E data collection and analysis. Mr. Waiyaki brings expertise in designing and managing M&E systems for agribusiness, youth, digital and refugee programs and has performed needs assessments for numerous agribusiness clients.
Harrison Wambua Results Management Advisor, Swisscontact
Harrison Wambua, a Kenyan born in 1977 is a seasoned Results and Knowledge Management specialist in East and Southern Africa where he has work with local and international development organisation in public and private sector in the mentioned capacity from the year 2005. He has graduate degree in Economic Policy Management from the University of Nairobi in Kenya.
Hannah Wangombe
KIPPRA
A researcher at the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) also managing monitoring and evaluation for the Institute. I have a Master’s Degree in Economic Development and currently a PhD student. Areas of research include inclusive business models and how they relate to firm theories
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Frank Waruingi Facilitator, Stanford University
In his current role as a Stanford Seed Transformation Program Facilitator, Frank supports leaders of medium sized enterprises and their management teams as they pursue transformational growth in their markets. Prior to joining Stanford Seed, Frank was a finance and development consultant specializing in SME and entrepreneur support, investment appraisal, business analysis and strategy evaluation. Frank has more than 15 years’ experience in the US and Africa across multiple sectors including retail, food processing, financial services, agribusiness and education.
Rachel Wells Data Analyst, Innovations for Poverty Action
Rachel Wells supports the PPI through national household survey data acquisition, analysis, predictive modeling, field testing, report writing, and product development planning. Prior to joining IPA, she worked in Data Science at IBM.
Rosanne Whalley Senior Investment Manager, AHL Venture Partners
Based in Nairobi, Rosanne structures new investments in East and Southern Africa, and provides post-investment portfolio support. She has broad impact investing experience across Africa, in the agriculture and infrastructure markets. Prior to joining AHL, Rosanne worked for InfraCo Africa, where she focused on investing in distributed solar PV mini-grids and biomass. Before that, she joined AgDevCo as its second employee, helping to build AgDevCo into a leading pan-African agri-investor. Her role culminated in three years in Mozambique as Country Manager, sitting on the board of numerous agricultural companies, structuring deals and overseeing 22 investments across multiple value chains. Rosanne has degrees from the University of York (BA Hons) and the London School of Economics (MSc), and holds an advanced qualification in finance.
Anjali Widge Living Goods
I have spent more than 15 years working on public health programs in diverse settings managing implementation and operations research programs and supporting evidence based strategic program development. I have experience with working in multicultural environments and in engaging with stakeholders including government, policy makers, civil society groups, donors and the private sector. Expertise in public health and gender includes research including social science/behavioral and operations research and evaluation of programs in the areas of maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health and rights, family planning, violence against girls and women, governance and leadership, enhancing economic security and livelihood opportunities for adolescent girls and women, WASH, HIV prevention and Malaria.
KJ Zunigha Impact Evaluation Officer, Global Partnerships
Monitoring & evaluation officer at Global Partnerships, with measurement experience in global health, microfinance, agriculture, and solar industries.